NFL Records
115
Games
393
Receptions
5,715
Rec Yards
44
Rec TD
Roy Williams is a former wide receiver out of Texas, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 7th overall pick (round 1) in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played 115 regular-season games from 2004 to 2011, with the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Roy Williams Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 5th in the 2004 draft class in receiving yards (5,715).
- Best statistical season: 2006 with DET (1,310 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  DET | 14 | 0 | 54 | 817 | 8 |
| 2005 | DET | 12 | 0 | 45 | 687 | 8 |
| 2006 | DET | 16 | 0 | 82 | 1,310 | 7 |
| 2007 | DET | 12 | 0 | 63 | 836 | 5 |
| 2008 |  DAL | 14 | 0 | 36 | 430 | 2 |
| 2009 | DAL | 15 | 86 | 38 | 596 | 7 |
| 2010 | DAL | 15 | 64 | 37 | 530 | 5 |
| 2011 |  CHI | 15 | 63 | 37 | 507 | 2 |
| Career | 113 | 213 | 392 | 5,713 | 44 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Detroit Lions 2004 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Kevin Jones | RB | Virginia Tech |
| 2 | 37 | Teddy Lehman | LB | Oklahoma |
| 3 | 73 | Keith Smith | DB | McNeese State |
| 5 | 140 | Alex Lewis | OLB | Wisconsin |
| 6 | 172 | Kelly Butler | OT | Purdue |