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2017 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys 7-round mock

By Dave Stevenson

BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 22: Tre'Davious White #18 of the LSU Tigers runs with the ball during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 22: Tre'Davious White #18 of the LSU Tigers runs with the ball during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium on October 22, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) during the third quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) during the third quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tim Williams

Outside Linebacker, Alabama

If the Dallas Cowboys can significantly improve their pass rush, they can offset what will likely be an inexperienced secondary. In order to do this, they’ll need to draft immediate contributors. Tim Williams from Alabama has all the makings of being an elite pass rusher.

One could argue if you’re looking solely at getting after the quarterback, he’s the second best in the draft at it (trailing only Myles Garrett). However, Williams has some weaknesses. For one, he was never a three down player for the Crimson Tide. But to be fair, Alabama has almost unheard of linebacker depth.

The more relevant red flags revolve around his off the field issues. In September, Williams was involved in a firearms incident. He wasn’t convicted, but still, it’s never a good sign to be caught in something involving a gun. Williams also had marijuana issues, which is an obvious red flag for any NFL team.

In the past, the Dallas Cowboys have shown they’re more than willing to take on talented players, even if they have character concerns. Williams would be an amazing fit for their defense, providing them with a guy who could put up double digit sacks in his first season.

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