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James Smith-Williams

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Position: DL
Jersey #: 50
Date of Birth: July 30, 1997
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 265 lbs
College: N.C. State
Drafted: Round , Pick 229 in 2020 by WAS
First Team: WAS (2020)
Last Team: ATL (2025)

Career Summary

North Carolina State background; defensive lineman

James Smith-Williams played college football at North Carolina State. His NFL entry year is recorded as 2020, and the 2024 historical roster lists his position as defensive lineman.

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Path to the NFL

2020 NFL Draft: round 7, pick 229

The Washington Redskins selected James Smith-Williams in round 7 of the 2020 NFL Draft with overall pick No. 229. The draft record lists his college as North Carolina St..

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NFL Career

Historical NFL roster record through 2024

James Smith-Williams's historical NFL roster entries include Washington (2020–2023); Atlanta Falcons (2024). These entries describe dated roster statuses rather than a count of regular-season appearances.

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28265, 00-0036351, 1997-07-30, James Smith-Williams, James, Smith-Williams

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