Pooka Williams
25-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Let go Sunday
Williams was waived by the Bengals on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Williams was brought back by the Bengals for the 2022 campaign after spending time on their practice squad last season, while also earning a Week 13 appearance on kick returns. Although a muffed punt in Friday's preseason loss to the Cardinals likely didn't help his chances, the Bengals also already have multiple return man options on their roster, which left Williams expendable.
Williams was brought back by the Bengals for the 2022 campaign after spending time on their practice squad last season, while also earning a Week 13 appearance on kick returns. Although a muffed punt in Friday's preseason loss to the Cardinals likely didn't help his chances, the Bengals also already have multiple return man options on their roster, which left Williams expendable.
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Measurables Review
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How do Pooka Williams' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 9"Weight
177 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.42 secShuttle Time
4.26 secCone Drill
7.03 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
4 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
30.88 in
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
Williams was one of the few highlights for a moribund Kansas program the last few years, averaging a combined 5.7 yards per carry there, along with 66 catches and 16 total touchdowns in 26 games. He only played four games in 2020 before opting out, which may have contributed to him not getting drafted. He's in the mix to compete for the Bengals' third running back job with Trayveon Williams, Chris Evans and Jacques Patrick.
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Sticks with Cincinnati
Williams was signed to the Bengals' offseason roster Tuesday.
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Suspension lifted
Williams had his suspension lifted by the NFL on Monday.
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Suspended two games
Williams has been suspended for two games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Reverted after Week 13
Williams was moved back down to the Bengals' practice squad Monday.
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Elevated for Week 13
Williams was elevated from from the Bengals' practice squad Saturday for Week 13, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
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Opportunities abound
Williams could make an immediate impact with the Bengals despite signing with the team as an undrafted free agent, Lindsay Jones of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The article profiles Williams as one of the top undrafted free agents who could make an immediate impact with their new team. It makes sense, considering the lack of depth behind running back Joe Mixon -- journeyman Samaje Perine and Trayveon Williams are the only two backs with NFL experience behind the aforementioned star. The Bengals did draft Chris Evans in the sixth round, but Williams' ability to play special teams could at least open the door for a roster spot.
The article profiles Williams as one of the top undrafted free agents who could make an immediate impact with their new team. It makes sense, considering the lack of depth behind running back Joe Mixon -- journeyman Samaje Perine and Trayveon Williams are the only two backs with NFL experience behind the aforementioned star. The Bengals did draft Chris Evans in the sixth round, but Williams' ability to play special teams could at least open the door for a roster spot.