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2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 5 · #69 overall

Jason Williams Western Illinois Draft

Jason Williams was drafted No. 69 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 60 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value

Overall pick
#69
Round
3
Draft class
2009
NFL games
60
Career AV
411th at Western Illinois

The pick

How Jason Williams came off the board in 2009.

Drafted by

Dallas Cowboys

Rd 3, Pick 5 · #69 overall · NFC East

Full 2009 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
College
Western Illinois MVFC at the draft
Measurables
6'1" · 241 lbs
Pre-draft board
37.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

60 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value

Games played
60
Career approximate value
411th among Western Illinois picks
Final season
20145 years after the draft

Around pick 69

Who came off the board on either side of Jason Williams.

#67 Alex Magee DE · KC Purdue #68 Jarron Gilbert DT · CHI San José State #70 Michael Johnson DE · CIN Georgia Tech #71 Matt Shaughnessy DE · LV Wisconsin

Other LB picks from Western Illinois

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#113 Bryan Cox LB · MIA · 1991 Western Illinois · 3× Pro Bowl #126 Ed Hartwell LB · BAL · 2001 Western Illinois

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jason Williams in the 2009 NFL Draft

Jason Williams is a Linebacker out of Western Illinois selected No. 69 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft. 60 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Western Illinois has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1981.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Jason Williams drafted?

Jason Williams was selected No. 69 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/jason-williams.

What college did Jason Williams play for?

Jason Williams played college football at Western Illinois in the MVFC. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.

How did Jason Williams's NFL career turn out?

60 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/jason-williams.