Roy Williams NFL Trade History

San Francisco acquired tackle Roy Williams from Minnesota on October 30, 1963, for a 1965 eighth-round draft choice that became No. 100 John Hankinson. Williams appeared in seven games for the 49ers that season, while Hankinson never played an NFL regular-season game for Minnesota. The return was modest on both sides, but San Francisco received the only realized NFL playing value.

Kansas City moved from No. 8 to No. 6 in the 2002 draft to take defensive tackle Ryan Sims, sending Dallas the eighth pick, a third-rounder and a 2003 sixth-rounder. Dallas used the centerpiece on safety Roy Williams, a five-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro, while Sims never developed into comparable impact. The extra selections make the Cowboys' side even stronger in hindsight.

Cleveland moved up one spot from No. 7 to No. 6 for tight end Kellen Winslow, giving Detroit the 37th pick as the premium. Winslow eventually made a Pro Bowl and produced 3,106 receiving yards in five Browns seasons, but injuries cost him most of his first two years. The extra price became linebacker Teddy Lehman, making the move expensive even though Winslow became productive.

Dallas acquired Roy Williams and a seventh-round pick for first-, third-, and sixth-round selections. Williams never became the No. 1 receiver the Cowboys expected, while Detroit used the first-round pick on long-term starting tight end Brandon Pettigrew and gained two more draft opportunities. The Lions sold at peak value and won clearly.