COLLEGE: Brandon Williams was the Dallas Cowboys third selection of the fourth round (120th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft and will join fellow 2009 draftee Victor Butler in converting from college defensive end to 3-4 linebacker in the Cowboys defense. The Fort Worth, Texas native concluded his collegiate career 78 tackles, 20.5 sacks - good for the fourth-most all-time in Texas Tech school history - 27.5 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and six pass deflections.
TRANSACTION SUMMARY:
4/26/09: Drafted in the fourth round (120th overall) by Dallas.
2008:
Big 12 All-Conference first-team selection after leading the conference with 11.0 sacks while also tying for seventh in the country overall.
His 11.0 sacks tied for the fourth-most in a single-season in team history.
Played and started all 12 games to record 21 tackles, 11.0 sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and three pass breakups as a junior.
Anchored the defense at Nevada with four tackles and two sacks and also had two pass breakups.
Was active in the win over Massachusetts with three tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.
Posted two sacks at Texas A&M.
Finished the game at Kansas with three tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry.
Made two sacks against Texas.
Had two tackles, including a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss in the win over Baylor.
Recorded four tackles, three tackles, for losses including two sacks, and a forced fumble in the Cotton Bowl loss to Mississippi.
2007:
All-Big 12 Conference second-team and honorable mention.
Led the team with 12.5 tackles for loss and six sacks as a sophomore while playing in 12 games with 11 starts.
Also made a career-best 41 tackles along with three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and two pass breakups playing in 13 games as a sophomore.
Notched four tackles and his first sack of the season at Rice.
Recorded three tackles for loss, two sacks, a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup against Northwestern State.
Had three tackles, including two for loss, and a quarterback hurry in the Iowa State win.
Made four tackles and a quarterback hurry in the win over Texas A&M.
Posted a season-high nine tackles at Missouri along with a half sack and a forced fumble.
Had two tackles with a half sack and a forced fumble against Colorado.
Contributed four tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup at Baylor.
Posted a tackle and broke up a pass in the season finale win over Oklahoma.
Recorded three tackles at Texas.
Had three tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack in the Gator Bowl win over Virginia.
2006:
Named to The Sporting News All-Big 12 Freshman Team.
True freshman who saw extensive playing time on special teams and at defensive end on passing downs while playing in 11 games.
Finished third on the defense behind Keyunta Dawson and Jake Ratliff with his 3.5 sacks.
Totaled 16 tackles (11 solo) on the season.
Had a season-high five tackles and two sacks in Tech's 62-0 defeat of Southeastern Louisiana.
Two tackles against Texas.
Had two tackles and a sack and a half in the Baylor win.
Three tackles in the regular season finale against Oklahoma State.
PERSONAL:
Attended South Hills High School in Fort Worth, Texas.
Named to District 8-4A first team after posting 102 tackles and 11 sacks during senior season.
Rated as one of the state's top 20 defensive linemen.
