James Smith-Williams, EDGE, North Carolina State. Ranked #257 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 7 projection); Washington drafted him in Round 7, pick 229.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
50ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | WAS | 7-9 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10% | 5 |
| '21 | WAS | 7-10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 43% | 54 |
| '22 | WAS | 8-8 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 60% | 76 |
| '23 | WAS | 4-13 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 45% | 57 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 7 | 14 | 31 | 48% | 48 | |
| '24 | ATL | 8-9 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 46% | 58 |
| Career | — | 8 | 21 | 33 | 48% | 50 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | WAS | 72% | 277 |
| '21 | WAS | 37% | 130 |
| '22 | WAS | 4% | 15 |
| '23 | WAS | 7% | 26 |
| '24 | ATL | 0% | 1 |
| Career | 24% | 449 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'3 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
265 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.75"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.6 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
32"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
123"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.62 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.35 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.52 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
28 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
James Smith-Williams leads all EDGEs from the 2020 draft class in career sacks.