The Da;;as Cowboys addressed their offensive line needs in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft with Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith and quickly flipped their focus to the other side of the ball on Day 2.
After the loss of Randy Gregory, the pass-rushing power in Dallas suffered. To help fix the wound, the Cowboys selected Ole Miss defensive end Sam Williams with the No. 56 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Williams was a prospect who the Cowboys had major interest in. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn walked him through his private workout and he was one of the 30 official predraft visitors this spring.
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Williams was dominant in his final season, totaling 57 tackles with 15 for loss and 12.5 sacks on the year. With a career total of 22.5 sacks and a 6-foot-4 frame, Dallas can mix him in with Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr. to boost Dan Quinn’s defense.
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