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10 things to know about new Cowboys OL Connor Williams, from his bullying story to his homecoming

The Cowboys selected former Texas and Coppell offensive lineman Connor Williams with the No. 50 pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Here are 10 things you might not know about Williams.

The basics

Connor Williams was born in Coppell, Texas. He attended Coppell High School and was an instant-starter at the University of Texas under former head coach Charlie Strong. Williams is a 6-5, 296-pound offensive lineman.

His bullying story

Williams' personal story with bullying gained traction before the NFL draft. Williams was bullied growing up, and began discussing his story more and more. He penned an essay to his bullies before the NFL draft, thanking them for helping make him who he is today.