Chiefs Sign Fourth-Round DB Joshua Williams

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co | By Nate Bouda | Last updated 6/9/22

The Kansas City Chiefs officially signed fourth-round DB Joshua Williams to a rookie contract on Thursday.

This leaves just one unsigned draft pick for the Chiefs:

Rd	Player	Pos.	Note
1	Trent McDuffie	CB	Signed
1	George Karlaftis	DE	Signed
2	Skyy Moore	WR
2	Bryan Cook	S	Signed
3	Leo Chenal	LB	Signed
4	Joshua Williams	CB	Signed
5	Darian Kinnard	OT	Signed
7	Jaylen Watson	CB	Signed
7	Isaih Pacheco	RB	Signed
7	Nazeeh Johnson	S	Signed

Williams, 22, was selected with the No. 135 overall pick in the fourth round by the Chiefs. He was a two-year starter at Fayetteville State and a first-team All-CIAA selection in 2021.

Williams is projected to sign a four-year, $4,326,258 contract that includes a
$666,258 signing bonus.

During his college career at Fayetteville State, Williams recorded 81 tackles, five interceptions and 26 pass deflections over the course of three seasons and 29 games.

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