OG Conner Williams

[Kaiser]

This is exactly who I wanted at this pick, OG was our only real need of the offseason and he is a plug and play starter. Love this pick, I thought it would be a OG in the 2nd but all the others were off the board.

 

[DCBoysfan]

I like it also.

 

[ultron]

Love it, I've never seen the kid play but his interview and story has won me over. I'm rooting for him to be a beast and solidify this OLine

 

[Creeper]

I wanted Will Hernandez in the 1st but I love this pick in the 2nd. This guy can play inside or outside.

I am so happy the Cowboys did not lose it when Sutton was picked and then the two TEs. Williams has a chance to be almost as good a Zack Martin.

 

[Risen Star]

Shocking.

 

[Kaiser]

Dane Brugler had Williams as the 38th overall player and we got him at 50 at a position of need. Love it, this is his writeup from his draft guide:

SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Texas, Williams earned the starting left tackle job as a true freshman and had an All-American season as a sophomore, putting himself on the NFL radar. However, he appeared to take a step back in 2017 followed by a knee injury that sidelined him for most of his junior season. Williams learned under three different offensive coordinators in three seasons in Austin, which helped diversify his skill-set. He is technique-focused and moves with above average athleticism, flashing the competitive finish and instincts required for the next level. While the intent is there, he isn’t an overpowering player and contact balance can be an issue at times. Overall, Williams will be a guard/center on some draft boards due to his lack of length, but his sophomore tape showed a capable NFL starter at tackle and NFL teams will need to trust the
2016 tape to draft him in round one.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (#38 overall)

 

[Doomsday]

I love it as well, he is a steal at 50

 

[PUSHfold]

Love it...let's keep going!! Loving this draft so far! Maybe not A+++ but seems pretty good so far.

 

[Kaiser]

More from Brugler:

STRENGTHS: Smooth in his shuffle and quickly finds his landmarks…flexible knees/joints to sit in his stance and maintain balance…anchors well in his pass-sets, staying relaxed prior to punch…efficient reset with his hands to tie up rushers…always on alert and avoids tunnel vision…athletic range to pull and block in space…quick out of his stance to pounce in the run game…lands his target, rolls his hips and drives his legs in the run game…blocks with a nasty finish, often taking his man to the ground…played in three different blocking schemes at Texas and adapted well to each…older brother (Dalton) played quarterback at Stephen F. Austin and Akron before a quick stint with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2013…mature individual who developed as a vocal leader in 2017…started 28 games at left tackle the past three seasons.

 

[Cattle_Rancher]

Like the pick but kind of wonder if they really are going to play him at guard looks more like a tackle at 296.

 

[4th_and_short]

Plug and play starter at LG. I’m happy with the pick

 

[Cowboyny]

He's an elite lineman who can play anywhere along the line at pick #50!!!

 

[Mobinvans]

Dont care for the pick but whatever, could be worse

 

[atlantacowboy]

Great story. Nice add. But OL was a luxury at this point in the draft. Not sure whose catching TDs next year, but Dak will be well protected.

 

[garyv]

This is exactly who I wanted at this pick, OG was our only real need of the offseason and he is a plug and play starter. Love this pick, I thought it would be a OG in the 2nd but all the others were off the board.

Me too. I had two players targeted for 2nd Round those being Hernandez and Conner Williams but expected both to go in top 7 picks of 2nd Round. I'm excited that we have two walk-in Starters they aren't competing they both are immediate Starters. In my view this is the way you should Draft each and every year. Your first 3 picks should start.

 

[Rogerthat12]

This is exactly who I wanted at this pick, OG was our only real need of the offseason and he is a plug and play starter. Love this pick, I thought it would be a OG in the 2nd but all the others were off the board.

Great pick to be sure at #50.

 

[CF74]

What’s the story on his injury?

 

[ArmchairQB]

What’s the story on his injury?

Nothing major...sprained MCL, slightly torn meniscus..

 

[sdfidaho]

I like it when the two mocksters Brugler and Mayock lign up on a guy.
Brugler: #38
Mayock: #40

Really good value at a big need spot.

I was hoping for LG/LB/DT in first three rounds in no particular order.
So far, so good!

 

[CF74]

Nothing major...sprained MCL, slightly torn meniscus..

Cortisone shots