Garrett Williams was drafted No. 72 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 35 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 9 · #72 overall
Garrett Williams Syracuse Draft
Garrett Williams was drafted No. 72 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 35 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 35
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 941st at Syracuse
The pick
How Garrett Williams came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 192 lbs
- Hometown
- Harrisburg, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 145 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 941st among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Garrett Williams.
Alabama
TCU
Tennessee
Syracuse in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Garrett Williams in the 2023 NFL Draft
Garrett Williams is a Defensive back out of Syracuse selected No. 72 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2023 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Garrett Williams drafted?
Garrett Williams was selected No. 72 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/garrett-williams.
What college did Garrett Williams play for?
Garrett Williams played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Garrett Williams's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/garrett-williams.