James Smith-Williams Cuts Elbow on Knob During Vertical Jump at 2020 NFL Combine

An NFL draft prospect was hurt by the vertical jump, although it wasn't because of his score.

North Carolina State defensive lineman James Smith-Williams hit his elbow on the knob of the measuring apparatus during the NFL Scouting Combine and sustained a cut that might require stitches, according to Kimberly Jones of NFL Network (via Chase Goodbread of NFL.com).

He continued his workout after getting taped, but he wasn't allowed to participate in contact drills in Indianapolis.

Despite the injury, Smith-Williams produced a vertical jump of 32 inches, which ranked 10th at the position during the combine, via NFL.com.

It was part of an impressive testing day for the 6'4", 265-pound prospect, who also led all defensive linemen with a 40-yard dash time of 4.60 seconds. He was also among the top 10 at his position in the bench press (28 reps), broad jump (10'3") and three-cone drill (7.35 seconds).

This could help improve the stock of a player who was considered the No. 20 edge-rusher in the class by Bleacher Report's Matt Miller. 

Smith-Williams has had bad luck with injuries throughout his career, however, appearing in just seven games last season two other seasons cut short due to injuries. It seems these issues continue to follow him even in non-contact events.