3 Chiefs impressing as training camp standouts, 1 loser from camp so far

Chiefs training camp standout No. 2: Joshua Williams, CB

As a fourth-round rookie out of Fayetteville State last season, Joshua Williams still played a key depth role in the Kansas City secondary, logging more than 400 snaps for the defense.

Entering his second season, though, he’s still going to be crucial for the depth of the cornerback room, a group that could verge on being called thin on paper coming into the year. But Williams’ early performance at training camp has some people thinking he could be ready to level up and take on a bigger role.

Williams has been given some flowers already in camp and deservedly so. The 6-foot-3, 193-pound corner has exceptional length that he’s been putting on display, including perhaps one of the best plays in camp so far as he tipped an interception to himself on a Blaine Gabbert pass to John Ross.

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Consistency is going to be key for Williams, something he even noted, specifying that he and the rest of the secondary are being asked to do more in press coverage. His playmaking skills for a Steve Spagnuolo defense that is looking to create more turnovers and splash plays in the 2023 season, though, could be extremely valuable.

With L’Jarius Sneed injured right now in camp, Williams has the chance to step up. If he can complement his highlight-reel plays with sustained high-end performance leading up to Week 1, there’s a chance he could be a starter on the Kansas City defense.