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Playing ‘Reach or Value Pick?’ for Cowboys’ 2022 NFL Draft haul

By Terence Watson

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 04: Tyler Smith #OL48 of Tulsa runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 04, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 04: Tyler Smith #OL48 of Tulsa runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 04, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 05: Sam Williams #DL49 of the Mississippi Rebels runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 05, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 05: Sam Williams #DL49 of the Mississippi Rebels runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 05, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Sam Williams, Edge – Ole Miss (56th Pick)

Height: 6’4″  Weight: 261lbs

Career Stats: 35 games, 134 tackles, 33.5 tackles for loss, 22.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 2 passes defended, 1 interception

Team Impact: Situational pass rusher that will compete early for a starting position.

We know that the Cowboys have been on the Williams hype train since the combine. Once we found out that defensive coordinator Dan Quinn went down to his Pro Day to work him out personally, we should have known he was going to them early. However, was it a bit too early? If you ask media and draft analysts, they will say it was too early. But, Dallas insists that this is where they ranked him on their board. So, which one is more accurate?

Williams, according to mockdraftable.com, athletically compares 99% with Cowboys fan favorite Jermaine Johnson who the Cowboys chose not to take. As a defensive end, Williams compares favorably to Kayvon Thibodeaux at 84% and he was taken fifth overall in the 2022 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Not a bad comparison if you ask me.

Draft Pick Assessment: Little bit of a reach

All that people are going to think about with this pick is that the Cowboys could have had Johnson in the first round instead of Williams who was seen as a third-round pick. These two will be compared to each other by Cowboys fans for the foreseeable future. I can see why the team took Williams as they weren’t sure if he’d be around in the third round, but only time will tell with this pick.

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