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Dallas traded up from No. 12 to 11 to select the Ohio State product, continuing the aggressive tone the Cowboys set when they dealt a 2027 first-round pick, 2026 second and defensive tackle Mazi Smith to the Jets to acquire Williams.
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Williams acquired in aggressive trade; his Jets experience fuels Cowboys' playoff urgency.

Williams was acquired by Dallas via trade (Cowboys sent 2027 first-round pick, 2026 second, and DT Mazi Smith to Jets), representing a major investment signaling the team's urgency to improve the offense. His prior experience with the Jets—where he learned playoff berths are hard to earn and capitalize on—aligns with the Cowboys' championship-focused messaging and year-to-year mentality under the current coaching staff.

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