In need of an edge, Cowboys may be interested in Ole Miss’ Sam Williams skill set

Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) takes a look at the talented edge rusher out of Ole Miss with a questionable past. Does he fit with the Cowboys?

The shocking news of Randy Gregory’s departure for Denver mean the Cowboys could go edge rusher in the 2022 NFL Draft. Gregory had his share of suspensions but they were due to marijuana and the NFL has relaxed their stance there. However, Dallas takes doesn’t shy away from prospects with blemishes. Last draft they took Micah Parsons ,who had accusations against him in the Penn State hazing ring, and Josh Ball, who had a dating violence charge and transferred schools because of it. The Dallas Cowboys are no stranger to taking chances on players with significant upside, who also has some off-field baggage. Will they take another?

Ole Miss edge rusher Sam Williams is widely regarded as a great talent, it’s more a matter of if his off-the-field is worth the risk. He was indefinitely suspended from the team in 2020 due to a sexual battery charge. All charges were cleared and he returned to the team that September. So if Williams begins to fall in the draft? Will the Cowboys, do as they have in the past and take a swing on another player with a high upside? Here’s a look at his skillset.