The Dallas Cowboys held the No. 56 overall selection in Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft, and they decided to go with defensive help. They selected Ole Miss DE Sam Williams:
The 6'3, 261 lb. Smith broke a 31 year old school record for Ole Miss last season with 12.5 sacks.
Take a look at his scouting report via NFL.com:
"Despite his troubling performance versus the run, Williams’ pass-rush flashes tend to leave a more lasting impression. He was often overmatched and pummeled at the point of attack, failing to play with the effort and grit needed to stand up to SEC linemen. As a rusher, he gets off the ball quickly and attacks the pocket with the bend and hand work to gain entry into the backfield from a variety of angles. He projects as a potentially dangerous sub-package rusher who will need to get stronger and more competitive against the run if he wants to be considered for early down snaps."
However, Smith was also suspended from the team for sexual battery, though the charges would later be dropped and he'd be reinstated.
