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."

2. He spent the first three seasons of his career at UNLV.

Before transferring to Cal for the final two seasons of his career, Williams spent three years at UNLV from 2020 through 2022. He was productive, too, tallying 15 passes defensed and five interceptions in 26 games.

Notably, one of those picks took place against then-Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels.

3. Williams was the No. 8 cornerback on Dane Brugler's draft board.

Dane Brugler, who compiles one of the top draft guides in the industry, ranked Williams as his No. 66 overall player (and his No. 8 corner). Here's more from Brugler:

"There are far more pros than cons to his game, including his awareness, ball skills and physical play demeanor."

4. He was described as an "outstanding run defender" during the pre-draft process.

Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo requires his cornerbacks to be physical run-defenders, and Williams certainly fits the bill. Here's more from Dane Brugler's draft guide in The Athletic:

"He's an outstanding run defender willing to set a hard edge…[He's also] a forceful tackler who brings his feet, keeps his eyes up and rarely misses."

Mike Bradway confirmed that the Chiefs' shared a similar view during their evaluation of his skillset, too.

"He tackles. I think that's a premium," Bradway said. "[Our corners] have to take on blocks and throw their bodies around."

5. He has experience as a return man on special teams, too.

In addition to his prowess on defense, Williams showed off his athleticism as Cal's primary kick-returner in 2024. In total, he handled 12 kicks for a combined 331 yards and a touchdown, tallying a 27.6-yard average.

Mike Bradway spoke about Williams' potential as a returner and more on special teams following Round 3.

"His average was good, he's a secure catcher and I think he has a lot of upside there," Bradway said. "Coach Toub was excited about that, and his coverage ability. We saw a player who could be a potential four-core guy in addition to being a returner."

Williams will soon have that chance as a member of the three-time defending AFC champions.