Chiefs News 5/14: Nohl Williams named to PFF’s 2026 ‘All-Breakout Team’

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 14: Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams (20) flexes after breaking up a pass in the third quarter of an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on September 14, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The latest 2026 NFL All-Breakout Team: Predicting the next great players at every position | Pro Football Focus Cornerback: Nohl Williams, Kansas City Chiefs A well-kept secret in 2025, Williams could swiftly become a commonplace name in 2026. Even with the Chiefs fielding two outstanding cornerbacks in Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, Williams earned his right to stay on the field.

Playing 458 total snaps, Williams registered a 74. 5 overall PFF grade with a 75. 6 PFF coverage mark, which placed 15th among corners with at least 250 coverage snaps.

Impressively, Williams placed in the 93 rd percentile in single coverage grade and the 89 th percentile at outside corner. Mansoor Delane, Kansas City’s top draft pick, should command at least one perimeter spot for Steve Spagnuolo. But the Cal product Williams has the traits to not only seize that role, but to also be a burgeoning player on a greater stage.

NFL hands Kansas City Chiefs’ rebuilt secondary a trial by fire right out of the gate with Denver Broncos receivers in Week 1 | A to Z Sports The Broncos arguably have the top wide receiver room in the AFC West division and one of the best in the entire league heading into the 2026 NFL season. The projected top three receivers for the Broncos in 2026 produced a combined 203 receptions for over 2,600 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. As for the Chiefs’ secondary, they are largely unproven.