Bears selected Stanford S Kendall Williamson with the No. 258 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Williamson (6'0/202) was a three-star recruit from the 2018 recruiting class and turned into a four-year starter for the Cardinal. Williamson totaled 213 tackles, 11 TFLs, and one interception throughout his career while breaking up 13 passes. A three-time Pac-12 All-Academic Honor Roll member, Williams was the winner of Stanford’s Tommy Vardell Award which recognizes excellence in academics and athletics. He earned a career-best 76.8 coverage grade last season per PFF and has ample experience as both a safety and a slot corner.
