NFL draft locals: Cal corner Nohl Williams goes to Chiefs

The first local competitor 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 overall The FBS leader in with seven interceptions Williams -foot pounds also broke up nine passes and was tied for third in passes defensed with He also returned a kickoff yards for a touchdown and had tackles including a tackle for loss and a forced fumble The Chiefs weren t in my mind but I m just happy to be a Chief now Williams reported reporters in Kansas City I had a great Zoom meeting with them during this process I think I had a couple informals with their regional scouts and I felt like it went really well In Williams also proved a knack for scoring returning two fumbles for touchdowns He started all games and intercepted two passes broke up six passes had a forced fumble and two tackles for loss It just comes from being consistent and practicing my ball skills in practice and translating on the field and making sure my eyes are on the right spot my feet are nice and clean and tight Williams stated To translate to the pros I ve got to learn from guys like Trent McDuffie and other guys in the room Come to work every day and keep honing my craft Related Articles Former Pittsburg High star Jaden Rashada returning to Northern California Mailbag Pac- media deal timing House scenario update top coaching staffs Oregon s offseason natty streak portal chaos and more Former Cal McClymonds running back Jaivian Thomas transfers to UCLA San Jose State hires former Oklahoma top assistant Chatterton as women s head basketball coach CFB recruiting Washington flips -star Greene from Oregon lands QB Williams arrives in Kansas City with plenty of experience having played in games at UNLV and Cal Local players that are probable Day draft picks include three more Cal players linebacker Teddye Buchanan safety Craig Woodson and cornerback Marcus Harris as well as a pair of standout wide receivers in Stanford s Alic Ayomanor and San Jose State s Nick Nash