Roy Williams was drafted No. 8 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. 114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5912th at Oklahoma
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Roy Williams came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Oklahoma
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5912th among Oklahoma picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5492% of career value
- Final season
- 20108 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Roy Williams.
North Carolina
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Tennessee · 2× Pro Bowl
Arizona State
Oklahoma in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Roy Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Texas · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roy Williams in the 2002 NFL Draft
Roy Williams is a Defensive back out of Oklahoma selected No. 8 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Oklahoma has produced 224 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Roy Williams drafted?
Roy Williams was selected No. 8 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/roy-williams.
What college did Roy Williams play for?
Roy Williams played college football at Oklahoma in the SEC. See every Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-sooners.
How did Roy Williams's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/roy-williams.