Roy Williams was drafted No. 7 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Texas. 115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 7 · #7 overall
Roy Williams Texas Draft
Roy Williams was drafted No. 7 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Texas. 115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #7
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 115
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4226th at Texas
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Roy Williams came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 211 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 6 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 115
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4226th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3071% of career value
- Final season
- 20117 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 7
Who came off the board on either side of Roy Williams.
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech · 3× Pro Bowl
Washington
Texas in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Roy Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roy Williams in the 2004 NFL Draft
Roy Williams is a Wide receiver out of Texas selected No. 7 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft. 115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Roy Williams drafted?
Roy Williams was selected No. 7 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/roy-williams.
What college did Roy Williams play for?
Roy Williams played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Roy Williams's NFL career turn out?
115 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/roy-williams.