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James Smith-Williams is an athletic freak who could prove to be defensive line depth

School: NC State | Conference: ACC
College Experience: RS-Senior | Age: 22
Height / Weight: 6’4” / 265 lbs
NFL Comparison: Ryan Kerrigan

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When the Redskins took NC State defensive lineman James Smith-Williams with their second pick in the 7th round of the 2020 draft, lots of fans were left scratching their heads. Smith-Williams wasn’t on the radar of many draft followers, and wasn’t someone who was getting much attention on the big boards of draft “experts.” NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, who writes the most accessible pre-draft assessments of prospects, ended his review with this rather uninspiring account from an NFC Scout:

“He can’t stay on the field.