2023 Defense Stats
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26
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4.5
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0
FF
1
TD
0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
A second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Williams could prove to be a steal. The Ole Miss product collected four sacks in only 264 snaps as a rookie and was able to stand out as a consistent threat to get to the quarterback. He'll need to improve against the run if he wants to challenge DeMarcus Lawrence for a starting spot, but Williams is on track to emerge as a key part of the Cowboys' Micah Parsons-led pass rush this season. Read Past Outlooks
Teases upside in 2023
Williams recorded 26 tackles (15 solo) including 4.5 sacks while adding a forced fumble over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
A second-round pick in 2022, Williams split his time between the pass rush and punt-blocking duties, seeing 287 snaps on defense and 295 on special teams, and he made an impact in each area. The Ole Miss product hasn't had a chance to really shine as an edge rusher yet in the NFL, but his time could be coming in 2024. Dorance Armstrong, who piled up 16.0 sacks over the last two seasons, will likely depart in free agency, leaving a vacancy as the primary pass-rushing complement to Micah Parsons.
A second-round pick in 2022, Williams split his time between the pass rush and punt-blocking duties, seeing 287 snaps on defense and 295 on special teams, and he made an impact in each area. The Ole Miss product hasn't had a chance to really shine as an edge rusher yet in the NFL, but his time could be coming in 2024. Dorance Armstrong, who piled up 16.0 sacks over the last two seasons, will likely depart in free agency, leaving a vacancy as the primary pass-rushing complement to Micah Parsons.
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How do Sam Williams' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
261 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
9.88 inArm Length
33.13 in
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Praised by head coach
Coach Mike McCarthy is excited over what he's seen from Williams so far in camp, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
"He has the gifts. He has the physical traits," McCarthy said of Williams. "He's obviously in an excellent system that he'll definitely benefit from. I think he'll do extremely well early for us." Williams was drafted by the Cowboys out of Ole Miss in the second round, and he's expected to help replace some of the pass-rushing production Dallas lost by letting Randy Gregory walk in free agency.
"He has the gifts. He has the physical traits," McCarthy said of Williams. "He's obviously in an excellent system that he'll definitely benefit from. I think he'll do extremely well early for us." Williams was drafted by the Cowboys out of Ole Miss in the second round, and he's expected to help replace some of the pass-rushing production Dallas lost by letting Randy Gregory walk in free agency.
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Tallies sack in loss to Eagles
Williams recorded three tackles (two solo), one sack and one forced fumble during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.
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Available Sunday
Williams (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Full participant in practice
Williams (foot) was a full participant in practice Friday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Progressing in recovery
Williams (foot) was a limited participant at practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game at the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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Misses practice Wednesday
Williams (foot) did not participate in the Cowboys' practice Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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