Connor Williams, Malik Jefferson drafted by Cowboys, Bengals

By Steve Lansdale

AUSTIN, Texas — The ranks of Texas Longhorns in the National Football League grew by two Friday, when Connor Williams and linebacker were drafted.

Williams was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys with the 18^th pick in the second round; Jefferson was snatched up by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 14^th pick in the third round, the 78^th overall selection.

Williams has been a fixture at left tackle for the Longhorns, earning first-team All-America honors in 2016, but Dallas head coach Jason Garrett said [article-offer]