Following a trade with the New England Patriots, the Kansas City Chiefs selected California defensive back Nohl Williams in the third round with the 85th pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The Chiefs add more depth to their secondary with the addition of Williams,

The 2025 NFL draft kicked off in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday. The Kansas City Chiefs were scheduled to make nine of the draft's 257 picks, beginning with the No. 31 selection of the first round where they took offensive tackle Josh Simmons.

The Kansas City Chiefs selected California CB Nohl Williams with the No. 85 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Williams made a name for himself this season as a ball-hawking cornerback, leading the country with seven interceptions. He has good hands, reads the quarterback's eyes well to anticipate throws and tracks the ball like a wide receiver.