James Smith-Williams was drafted No. 229 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2020 NFL Draft out of NC State. 65 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
2020 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 15 · #229 overall
James Smith-Williams NC State Draft
James Smith-Williams was drafted No. 229 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2020 NFL Draft out of NC State. 65 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #229
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2020
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1542nd at NC State
The pick
How James Smith-Williams came off the board in 2020.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 265 lbs
- Hometown
- Raleigh, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 229 prospect41.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1542nd among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1387% of career value
- Final season
- 20244 years after the draft
Around pick 229
Who came off the board on either side of James Smith-Williams.
Tennessee State
Syracuse
Memphis
James Madison
NC State in the 2020 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Smith-Williams in the 2020 NFL Draft
James Smith-Williams is a Defensive end out of NC State selected No. 229 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2020 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 James Smith-Williams drafted?
James Smith-Williams was selected No. 229 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2020 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/james-smith-williams.
What college did James Smith-Williams play for?
James Smith-Williams played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did James Smith-Williams's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/james-smith-williams.