James Smith-Williams
27-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
24
SACKS
1.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Getting looks in prominent role
Smith-Williams has been getting first-team reps during training camp, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith-Williams signed with Atlanta in April after spending the first four years of his career in Washington. Originally considered a depth signing after recording a modest 7.0 sacks in 55 career games, the Falcons seem to have higher expectations for the 27-year-old.
Smith-Williams signed with Atlanta in April after spending the first four years of his career in Washington. Originally considered a depth signing after recording a modest 7.0 sacks in 55 career games, the Falcons seem to have higher expectations for the 27-year-old.
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Measurables Review
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How do James Smith-Williams' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
265 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.60 secShuttle Time
4.52 secCone Drill
7.35 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
28 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
33.75 in
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First-round rookie QB Jayden Daniels may be running for his life behind a porous O-line this season, but his playmaking at least should result in the occasional highlight-worthy play.
Assuming Kirk Cousins continues to make good progress from last season's torn Achilles, the Falcons have all the pieces in place to reach the postseason for the first time since 2017.
Tyreek Hill and De'Von Achane both are questionable, and their numbers might disappoint even if they play given Miami's slew of injury concerns along the offensive line.
Already thin at wide receiver, the Saints can only hope Chris Olave gains clearance from an independent neurologist Friday night or Saturday.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Smith-Williams is Washington's top backup at defensive end, potentially setting him up for a lot of playing time if Chase Young struggles to stay healthy again. Smith-Williams and Young both are in the final year of their rookie contracts, and neither has proven to be a consistent pass-rushing threat to bookened Montez Sweat.
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Signs with Atlanta
Smith-Williams signed a one-year deal with the Falcons on Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Records just 1.0 sacks
Smith-Williams recorded 22 tackles (11 solo) and 1.0 sacks across 13 games (seven starts) in 2023.
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Ready to go for Week 16
Smith-Williams (hamstring) will play Sunday versus the Jets, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official website reports.
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Won't play at Rams
Smith-Williams (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game at the Rams, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Logs DNP
Smith-Williams (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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