Mykel Williams 'Loved' Cowboys Meeting at NFL Combine; B/R's No. 5 EDGE Prospect

Georgia edge-rusher Mykel Williams had a productive meeting with the Dallas Cowboys at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

He told reporters Wednesday he "loved" speaking with Cowboys officials and that the feeling appeared to be mutual:

Williams is the No. 28 overall prospect and fifth-best edge-rusher on Bleacher Report's 2025 big board. B/R NFL scout Matt Holder compared him to 2015 Pro Bowler Ezekiel Ansah.

"Overall, the Bulldog's traits are worth betting on for a team that uses a lot of even fronts and is looking for a hand-in-the-ground defensive end," Holder wrote. "But he'll likely take a year or two to flesh out his game and become an impact, every-down player."

By the numbers, Williams' 2024 production doesn't jump off the page. He finished with 21 combined tackles and five sacks. He revealed at the combine how limited he was physically, which impacted his performance.

"I was going to treatment, trying to rehab my ankle the whole practice," he said. "I was less than 70 percent, less than 60."

Demarcus Lawrence is a free agent, while Micah Parsons was limited to 13 games in 2024. Until he signs an extension, Parsons' long-term future in Dallas will continue to be in question as well.

Still, edge-rusher isn't at the top of the Cowboys' positional needs. They didn't adequately replace Tony Pollard at running back last offseason, and their run defense was a problem as they allowed 137.1 yards per game and 4.8 yards per carry on the ground.

But the front office and coaching staff are covering all of their bases in Indianapolis.