After battling injuries at Texas A&M, LB Scooby Williams meets with the Dallas Cowboys, hoping a strong NFL Combine lifts his 2026 Draft stock.
There’s always one linebacker at the NFL Combine who forces scouts to go back to the tape. This year, that might be Scooby Williams.
The former Texas A&M defender has reportedly met with the Dallas Cowboys in Indianapolis, a meeting that could quietly shape his 2026 NFL Draft trajectory.
For a player whose time in College Station was defined as much by resilience as production, this is the moment he’s been chasing.
Williams’ Aggies career wasn’t built on gaudy stat lines - it was built on grit.
After transferring from Florida, the 6-2, 230-pound linebacker battled injuries but still carved out a meaningful role in Mike Elko’s defense.
In 2024, he totaled 43 tackles, one interception and four pass breakups, earning a solid 70.0 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus despite playing through significant physical limitations.
Last season, even in a shortened six-game campaign, Williams flashed high-end upside: 19 tackles, a sack, another interception, and an eye-opening 87.3 pass rush grade.
That number jumps off the page for NFL evaluators searching for versatile linebackers who can blitz, drop in coverage and survive in space. That’s where the Cowboys enter the picture.
Dallas has made no secret of its need for stability at linebacker.
With roster turnover and inconsistency at the second level, the front office is casting a wide net. Ohio State’s Sonny Styles may be in play early, but Day 2 and Day 3 prospects like Williams offer intriguing value.
Williams’ frame fits the modern NFL mold. He’s compact, explosive downhill, and comfortable attacking gaps. If he tests well in Indianapolis - particularly in short-area agility drills and the 40-yard dash - his draft stock could rise from late-round flier to legitimate mid-round target.
For Texas A&M fans, Williams represents the backbone of an Aggies roster that sent a nation-leading 13 players to the 2026 NFL Combine after an 11-2 season and College Football Playoff breakthrough.
While stars like Taurean York headline the narrative, Williams’ climb may be just as compelling.
He doesn’t need to win the week in Indy. He just needs one team - maybe the Cowboys - to believe the tape.
And after that meeting, Dallas clearly sees something worth exploring.