James Smith-Williams - salary, contract & career earnings
James Smith-Williams is a 27-year-old American defensive end currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons. He brings four years of professional experience to the team, having been drafted in the seventh round as the 229th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. A product of North Carolina State, Smith-Williams has continued to develop his skills at the professional level under the representation of agent Mike McCartney from VaynerSports. James Smith-Williams' career earnings are $4,685,200.
Current contract
1 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | INCENTIVES | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 27 | $1,125,000 | $167,500 | - | - | $1,292,500 | $1,292,500 |
Career earnings by season
5 rows5 seasons · best was 2024 on $1,292,500 · $4,685,200 in total
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Washington Commanders | 23 | $610,000 | $97,700 | $707,700 | $707,700 |
| 2021 | Washington Commanders | 24 | $780,000 | - | $780,000 | $1,487,700$1.5m |
| 2022 | Washington Commanders | 25 | $895,000 | - | $895,000 | $2,382,700$2.4m |
| 2023 | Washington Commanders | 26 | $1,010,000 | - | $1,010,000 | $3,392,700$3.4m |
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 27 | $1,125,000 | $167,500 | $1,292,500 | $4,685,200$4.7m |
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Number 1159 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $4,685,200 of it. 5.7% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released.
The careers either side of this one on the all-time list
Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is James Smith-Williams' net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. James Smith-Williams' career earnings are $4,685,200.
What is James Smith-Williams' 2024 salary?
James Smith-Williams' 2024 salary is $1,292,500.
Who does James Smith-Williams play for?
James Smith-Williams plays for Atlanta Falcons .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for James Smith-Williams?
We hold one season of earnings history for James Smith-Williams.