The Kansas City Chiefs added to their secondary on Friday night by selecting cornerback Nohl Williams from the University of California with the No. 85 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Here’s more on the Chiefs’ newest cornerback.

1. Williams led the FBS in interceptions last season.

The six-foot-tall, 199-pound Williams recorded an FBS-most seven interceptions in 2024, which included a 40-yard pick-six. His 16 passes defensed led the ACC.

It was a fitting exclamation point on a tremendous career that was characterized by taking the football away, as Williams’ 14 total interceptions as a college player ranked second in the 2025 draft class. He also notched two fumble recoveries for touchdowns in 2023.

He was durable, too, as evidenced by his 50 career starts.

“I think his special teams [value] is where he can probably make an impact early,” said Senior Director of Player Personnel Mike Bradway. “With his experience and his resume, I think he’s more pro-ready than a lot of corners you might take in that range.”