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Gavin Williams
RB · SR · Northern Illinois Huskies

Gavin Williams

RB SR Northern Illinois
About Williams Updated Aug 8, 2026

Northern Illinois RB Gavin Williams is a reliable, explosive chain-mover

Gavin Williams has been a steady producer for NIU, rushing for 1,237 yards across 2023 and 2024 while playing in every game and averaging 5.3 yards per carry with seven touchdowns[2]. What makes him interesting is the combination of durability, efficiency, and useful pass-game value, since his recent seasons show both consistent workload and enough burst to break longer plays[1][4]. He looks like a fit for teams that want a tough, dependable back who can stay on the field and punish defenses without needing constant feature-back volume.

Schedule

DNA

Established Updated Oct 19, 2026
Williams National RB Average
Run Production
68th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Power
28th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games / 13 PBP
Big Play
59th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Playmaker
38th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games / 13 PBP
Receiving Threat
77th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games / 13 PBP
Red Zone
30th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games / 13 PBP
Ball Security
39th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Workload Durability
67th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games
Consistency
58th percentile; Full confidence; 13 games

Stats

2024

Percentile among FBS RBs — a longer bar ranks higher

749
Rushing Yards
85th of 742 RBs
4
Rushing Touchdowns
152nd of 742 RBs
5.4
Yards per Carry
86th of 283 RBs
139
Rushing Attempts
96th of 742 RBs
25
Receptions
44th of 569 RBs
140
Receiving Yards
110th of 569 RBs
1
Receiving Touchdowns
65th of 569 RBs
5.6
Yards per Catch
64th of 76 RBs
903
All Purpose Yards
99th of 751 RBs
30
Points Scored
153rd of 477 RBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
2024131397495.4425140
202313954885.1324147
202210431383.20944
202114653054.70947
202018283.50--

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