INACTIVE

P.J. 
Williams

S
#26
|
NO Saints
6'0"
196lbs
32y/o
P.J. Williams headshot
Overall Grade '22
64
53rd/89 - Ss
Snap Count '22
298
88th/166 - Ss
Interceptions '22
0
63rd/89 - Ss
Pass Breakups '22
2
54th/89 - Ss
P.J. Williams headshot
P.J.
Williams
S
#26
|
NO Saints
BIO
GRADES
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 3/29/2026
P.J. Williams was a safety for the New Orleans Saints who earned a 64.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2022 season, 53rd among 89 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 64.5 ranked 49th among 89 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 53.2 ranked 74th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Williams broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 157.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 10 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 19 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
New Orleans Saints
2015 - 2022
Florida State Seminoles
2014
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PFF Grades

2022
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
64.0
AVG
53rd/89 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
64.5
AVG
49th/89 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
77.3
AVG
7th/89 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
53.2
AVG
74th/89 Ss

Season Stats

2022
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
19
88th/89 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
63rd/89 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
62nd/89 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
10
81st/89 Ss

Defense

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Rank
88
th
Solo Tackles
19
77
th
Assists
7
46
th
Forced Fumbles
0
84
th
Stops
5
36
th
Sacks
0
2
nd
Missed Tackles
2
63
rd
Interceptions
0
1
st
Passer Rating Allowed
157.9
4
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
18.6
62
nd
Total Pressures
1
54
th
PBUs
2
81
st
Receptions Allowed
10

Snaps

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Rank
88
th
Total Snaps
298
91
st
Run Defense Snaps
101
89
th
Pass Rush Snaps
4
89
th
Coverage Snaps
193