Nohl Williams became the first Pacifica High graduate to be selected in the NFL Draft, while four others with local ties had their names called.

SMU running back Brashard Smith was taken in the seventh-round, No. 228 overall, in a deal with the New England Patriots. The Chiefs gave up their final two slots in the seventh round, Nos. 251 and 257. Smith started his college career at Miami (Florida) as a wide receiver. He ended it in Dallas as one of the nation’s most productive running backs.