Kansas City Chiefs DB Nohl Williams shares excitement for his NFL preseason debut
"It hasn't hit me just yet. I'm just taking it day by day, but it's going to be a blessing just going out there with my guys," said Williams, "Just putting on for Kansas City, name on my back, and the people next to me. It will be big."
Following a draft day trade with the New England Patriots, the Chiefs selected Nohl Williams in the third round with the 85th overall pick. His ball-hawking skills made him an ideal addition to a secondary that struggled with takeaways.
"I'm getting comfortable more and more." said Williams, "The more I study, the more it starts to gel with me, and like I said, 'watching the veterans, (you) see they've been in the system for a while, learning from them, picking their brains, and I feel like every day I get a step closer to our goal.'"
After transferring from UNLV in 2023, Williams totaled 53 tackles, six pass deflections, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and two touchdowns. In 2024, Williams' seven interceptions from the previous year at California earned him First Team All-ACC honors and made him a Consensus All-American.
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