Will Pauling is a Slot Specialist WR for Wisconsin. Will's 2023 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 98 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
The offense's primary passing-down weapon — routes, separation, and reliability on 3rd down define this role.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadree Henderson | Pittsburgh | 2016 | 63 | 0.530 | 1.6 | 33.4 |
| DeAndre Hughes | Air Force | 2021 | 60 | 0.470 | 1.3 | 28.2 |
| Keytaon Thompson | Mississippi State | 2017 | 70 | 0.460 | 1.2 | 32.2 |
| Savion Williams | TCU | 2024 | 56 | 0.450 | 1.1 | 25.2 |
| Javion Posey | Florida Atlantic | 2020 | 53 | 0.450 | 1.4 | 23.8 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsBuffalo | W38-17 | -15.2 | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 0 | 20 | 1.08 |
| 2 | @Washington State | L22-31 | 4.9 | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 27 | 0.99 |
| 3 | vsGeorgia Southern | W35-14 | -5.2 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 8 · Rec Yds 143 · Avg 17.9 · Rec TD 2
| 1.30 |
| 4 | @Purdue | W38-17 | -7.3 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 13 | 1.07 |
| 6 | vsRutgers | W24-13 | 3.5 | 8 | 68 | 8.5 | 0 | 15 | 0.27 |
| 7 | vsIowa | L6-15 | 5.8 | 8 | 60 | 7.5 | 0 | 18 | 0.61 |
| 8 | @Illinois | W25-21 | -2.5 | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 1 | 32 | 0.46 |
| 9 | vsOhio State | L10-24 | 25.2 | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 19 | 2.04 |
| 10 | @Indiana | L14-20 | -7.4 | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 18 | -0.27 |
| 11 | vsNorthwestern | L10-24 | -1.3 | 10 | 96 | 9.6 | 0 | 33 | 1.04 |
| 12 | vsNebraska | W24-17 | 0.3 | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 0 | 17 | 0.50 |
| 13 | @Minnesota | W28-14 | 0.4 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 11 | 2.11 |
| 1 | vsLSU | L31-35 | 19.1 | 8 | 143 | 17.9 | 2 | 53 | 1.80 |
