Troy Williamson was drafted No. 7 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 7 · #7 overall
Troy Williamson South Carolina Draft
Troy Williamson was drafted No. 7 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #7
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 849th at South Carolina
The pick
How Troy Williamson came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 203 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 16 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 849th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20094 years after the draft
Around pick 7
Who came off the board on either side of Troy Williamson.
Auburn
West Virginia · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
South Carolina in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
South Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#36
Deebo Samuel
WR · SF · 2019
South Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Alshon Jeffery
WR · CHI · 2012
South Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#44
Sidney Rice
WR · MIN · 2007
South Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#117
Pharoh Cooper
WR · LAR · 2016
South Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#62
Robert Brooks
WR · GB · 1992
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Troy Williamson in the 2005 NFL Draft
Troy Williamson is a Wide receiver out of South Carolina selected No. 7 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 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 Troy Williamson drafted?
Troy Williamson was selected No. 7 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/troy-williamson.
What college did Troy Williamson play for?
Troy Williamson played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Troy Williamson's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/troy-williamson.