Jason Williams was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. An outside linebacker from Western Illinois, the Cowboys' selection was the team's first pick and the 69th overall. NFL.com: Jason Williams

Selected by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Williams provides depth at the linebacker position and will be installed on the special teams unit. Although he was not invited to the NFL Combine, Williams did get a lot of buzz after he clocked a 4.49 seconds 40-yard dash time at the 2009 Western Illinois Pro Day. Before getting drafted by the Cowboys, Williams visited with a number of NFL teams, but was ultimately selected as the 69th overall pick to the Cowboys.Star-Telegram.com: Cowboys grab LB Williams, OT Brewster in third round (April 26, 2009)