Nohl Williams

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Nohl Williams
California Golden Bears–No. 3
Position Cornerback
ClassSenior
Major American Studies
Personal information
Born: Ventura, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
High school Pacifica (Oxnard, California)

Nohl Laurence Williams is an American football cornerback for the California Golden Bears. He previously played for the UNLV Rebels.

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Early life and high school

Williams attended Pacifica High School located in Oxnard, California. Coming out of high school, Williams was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the UNLV Rebels. [1] [2]

College career

UNLV

During Williams first, two seasons with the Rebels in 2020 and 2021 he totaled 58 tackles, five pass deflections, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery. [3] [4] In the 2022 season, Williams had a breakout season being named second team all Mountain-West after totaling 40 tackles, five pass deflections, three interceptions, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. [5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Williams decided toe enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [6] [7]

California

Williams decided to transfer to play for the California Golden Bears. [8] [9] During Williams first season with the Golden Bears in 2023, he totaled 53 tackles with two being for a loss, six pass deflections, two interceptions, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and two touchdowns. [10] In week one of the 2024 season, Williams notched an interception and an 80-yard kickoff return touchdown, as he helped California beat the UC Davis Aggies. [11] In week two, Williams was named the ACC defensive back of the week after making two interceptions in the Golden Bears win over Auburn. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Nohl Williams Timeline Events". 247Sports. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ↑ Anderson, Mark (15 January 2020). "Southern California prep cornerback commits to UNLV". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "Nohl Williams". Sports Reference. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Kenerly, Matthew (7 August 2022). "2022 Mountain West Football Top 50: #27, UNLV CB Nohl Williams". Mountain West Wire. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Faraudo, Jeff (11 December 2022). "Cal Football: Nohl Williams, All-MWC DB From UNLV, Says He's Coming to Berkeley". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Yamashita, Andy (6 December 2022). "Two UNLV starters enter the transfer portal". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  7. ↑ McGil, Jim (11 December 2022). "Bears Add Another Portal Transfer in UNLV DB Nohl Williams". Bear Insider. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  8. ↑ Curtis, Jake (15 March 2023). "UNLV Transfer Nohl Williams Brings Fiery Personality to Cal's Secondary". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  9. ↑ Moreno, Matt (16 March 2023). "DB transfer Nohl Williams came to Cal looking for an opportunity to shine". Rivals.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  10. ↑ "Nohl Williams 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  11. ↑ Faraudo, Jeff (3 September 2024). "Cal's Nohl Williams: 'It's A Good Feeling Scoring Touchdowns'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  12. ↑ Curtis, Jake. "Cal's Teddye Buchanan, Nohl Williams Earn ACC Weekly Honors". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
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