The Chicago Bears selected Stanford safety Kendall Williamson with the 258th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
Williamson is a high-character, high-motor player that is solid in run support but doesn’t have the coverage skills expected from an NFL safety.
Here’s a quick scouting report on Williamson:
Vitals
Position: Safety
Age: 23
School: Stanford
Measurables: 6’0 200 pounds
Strengths
- Sure tackler in run support.
- Strong run-defender who triggers downhill and delivers big hits.
- High motor, high character athlete.
Weaknesses
- He is not an elite athlete – he doesn’t display excellent closing speed.
- A bit one-dimensional as a player – much better in run defense than pass coverage.
- Lacks the lateral quickness desired from a safety.
Fit with Bears
Culturally, Williamson is a great late-round pick. He will compete in minicamp and possibly training camp on special teams. He’s a high-energy player who will embody the HITS principle, but talent-wise, he seems destined for the practice squad or out of the NFL.
