Sam Williams (defensive end, born 1999) explained

Sam Williams
Number:54
Current Team:Dallas Cowboys
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:31 March 1999
Birth Place:Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:261
High School:Robert E. Lee
(Montgomery, Alabama)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:2
Draftpick:56
Pastteams:
Status:Injured Reserve
Highlights:
  • Third-team All-American (2021)
  • First-team All-SEC (2021)
  • Ole Miss Single Season Sack Record (2021)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:48
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:8.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:3
Pfr:WillSa01

Samuel Degarrick Williams (born March 31, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northeast Mississippi Community College before transferring to Ole Miss.

Early years

Williams attended Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama.[1]

College career

Williams played at Northeast Mississippi Community College before transferring to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).[2] [3] During his first year at Ole Miss in 2019, he played in 12 games and had 38 tackles, six sacks and one interception. In 2020, he started six of 10 games, recording 39 tackles and four sacks. Williams returned to Ole Miss in 2021 and broke the team's single season-sack record.[4] [5]

Professional career

Williams was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 56th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft.[6] Williams missed Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles after he was involved in a car accident in Plano, Texas.[7]

On July 28, 2024, Williams suffered a torn ACL in training camp, as well as a partial tear of his MCL. The injuries subsequently ruled him out for the ensuing season.[8]

NFL career statistics

Regular season
YearTeamGamesTacklesFumblesInterceptions
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds TD Int Yds TD PD
DAL15 0 22 15 7 4.0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1
DAL11 0 17 9 8 4.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 26 0 39 24 15 8.0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Katz . Michael . November 18, 2021 . Ole Miss standout Sam Williams has made mistakes. His son is motivation to never make them again. . April 9, 2023 . Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal . en.
  2. Web site: Suss . Nick . Ole Miss football player shines with mom watching in person for first time . The Clarion-Ledger . 2019-09-11 . 2024-07-16.
  3. Web site: Melo . Justin . July 14, 2020 . Meet Sam Williams, Mississippi's dynamic pass rusher . April 9, 2023 . Draft Wire.
  4. Web site: Katz . Michael . November 6, 2021 . Sam Williams makes Ole Miss history . April 9, 2023 . Yahoo! Sports . en-US.
  5. Web site: Katz . Michael . November 25, 2021 . 'This is just the beginning for Ole Miss': Sam Williams thinks the future is bright in Oxford . April 9, 2023 . Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal . en.
  6. Web site: Phillips . Rob . April 30, 2022 . Cowboys Find Comfort Level With Sam Williams Pick . April 9, 2023 . DallasCowboys.com.
  7. Web site: Cowboys DE Sam Williams To Miss Week 16 After Car Accident. September 29, 2023. profootballrumors.com. en.
  8. Web site: Dallas Cowboys lose DE Sam Williams for season, source says. July 29, 2024. espn.com. en.