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Cowboys Grab Connor Williams in 2018 NFL Draft; Twitter Salutes Emotional Pick

The Dallas Cowboys just added a big addition up front by taking former Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Connor Williams with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.

Bleacher Report

Cowboys select OL Connor Williams with the No. 50 pick https://t.co/kYNYYwSOlA

Williams was emotional upon hearing he'd be a member of the Cowboys, courtesy of the NFL's official Twitter account:

NFL

The moment Connor Williams (@cwill) got the call from the @dallascowboys. ud83dude4f #NFLDraft https://t.co/H7H7CboFsr

Reaction was generally positive toward the selection:

David Helman

With their first two picks, the Cowboys have: - shored up their biggest defensive weakness - upgraded what was already one of the league’s best O-Lines.