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James Smith-Williams, North Carolina State
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STRENGTHS
—Dominant run defender with excellent size (6'4", 265 lbs) and play power.
—Team captain (2019) and senior leader who committed to the weight room in college and completely changed his physique.
—Hits like a boxer when using hands to jab at the snap and create space.
—First-step burst is impressive and backed up by testing at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he ran a 4.6-second 40-yard dash.
WEAKNESSES
—Never made an impact as a pass-rusher and hasn't played with the fire or urgency needed to win around the edge.