Javonte Williams was drafted No. 35 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 3 · #35 overall
Javonte Williams North Carolina Draft
Javonte Williams was drafted No. 35 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 70
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2836th at North Carolina
The pick
How Javonte Williams came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 212 lbs
- Hometown
- Wallace, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 35 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 70
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2836th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1968% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Javonte Williams.
Georgia
Ole Miss
Oregon
Alabama · 3× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#37
Giovani Bernard
RB · CIN · 2013
North Carolina
#268
Derrick Fenner
RB · SEA · 1989
North Carolina
#196
Kelvin Bryant
RB · WAS · 1983
North Carolina
#107
Michael Carter
RB · NYJ
North Carolina
#104
Leon Johnson
RB · NYJ · 1997
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Javonte Williams in the 2021 NFL Draft
Javonte Williams is a Running back out of North Carolina selected No. 35 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft. 70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Javonte Williams drafted?
Javonte Williams was selected No. 35 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/javonte-williams.
What college did Javonte Williams play for?
Javonte Williams played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Javonte Williams's NFL career turn out?
70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/javonte-williams.