NFL draft locals: Cal corner Nohl Williams goes to Chiefs

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NFL draft locals: Cal corner Nohl Williams goes to Chiefs

The first local player off the board in the NFL Draft is Cal cornerback Nohl Williams. Williams, who excelled for the Bears for two season after transferring from Nevada-Las Vegas, was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs Friday in the third round, No. 85 overall. The FBS leader in 2024 with seven interceptions, Williams (6-foot, 199 pounds) also broke up nine passes and was tied for third in passes defensed with 16. He also returned a kickoff 80 …

Chiefs turn attention to defense at 2025 NFL Draft

GREEN BAY, Wis. (KMIZ) The Chiefs have used all three of their second and third round draft choices on defensive talent. Kansas City selected Tennessee's Omarr Norman-Lott, Louisville's Ashton Gillotte and California's Nohl Williams on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft. Norman-Lott played five seasons at the college level, spending three years at Arizona State before transferring to Tennessee for the last two seasons. The 6-foot-3, 315-pound defensi…

Cal CB Nohl Williams selected by Kansas City in third round of NFL draft

Cal defensive back Nohl Williams was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the NFL draft, marking the sixth consecutive year a defensive back from Cal has been drafted. Williams, a consensus All-American, was chosen 85th overall after shining in his two seasons with Cal, leading the FBS with seven interceptions in 2024. His standout performances included a career-high interception and an 80-yard kickoff return during the seaso…

Nohl Williams Selected In Third Round Of NFL Draft - California Golden Bears Athletics

Kansas City Chiefs Select Former Cal Defensive Back With 85th Pick

Cal CB Nohl Williams continues Takers legacy, drafted by Kansas City Chiefs

Credit: Rob HwangNohl Williams couldn’t have asked for a better start to his NFL career. Williams was picked 85th overall in the 3rd round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.chiefsA post shared by @chiefsThe California Golden Bears cornerback had the most interceptions in college football last season, making plays all over the field. He graded as one of the best man-zone corners in the NFL Draft Combine, and should plug in seamlessl…