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Dave Merritt sees Nohl Williams as one of the NFL’s top corners

One of the biggest reasons the Kansas City Chiefs have gotten off to a 5-0 start to the season is that they boast the ninth-ranked pass defense in the NFL. Arguably the biggest contributor to the secondary’s impressive start has…

By Rocky Magaña · Arrowhead Pride

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:15 PM

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Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt praised cornerback Nohl Williams as one of the NFL's top corners.
Merritt noted that Williams is playing at an all-star caliber level during Kansas City's 5-0 start.
Veteran cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and teammates have also commended Williams for his strong play.

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt praised second-year cornerback Nohl Williams on Thursday, calling him one of the league's top cornerbacks. Merritt stated that Williams is playing at an all-star level and highlighted that teammates like veteran L'Jarius Sneed have also taken notice of his strong performances during the team's 5-0 start.

Williams was a 2025 third-round draft pick out of California who has helped Kansas City secure the NFL's ninth-ranked pass defense. His next challenge comes this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, whose receiving corps features Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and Rashid Shaheed.

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