49ers pick the most 'Faithful' player Mykel Williams from the 2025 NFL Draft at No. 11 overall
Georgia Bulldogs edge Mykel Williams has a new home at the next level, and it couldn't be more fitting. The San Francisco 49ers selected Williams with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. 49ers "Faithful" Getting a Faithful Player in Williams Before entering the draft, Williams proved how extremely […]
Georgia Bulldogs edge Mykel Williams has a new home at the next level, and it couldn't be more fitting.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Williams with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
49ers "Faithful" Getting a Faithful Player in Williams
Before entering the draft, Williams proved how extremely tough and loyal he was while playing through a brutal left ankle sprain in 2024.
In fact, Williams revealed at the NFL Combine in February that he felt just 60 percent during his final season at Georgia.
"I was injured the whole year, never healthy," Williams said. "I was messed up pretty bad. It was extremely frustrating [with people] not knowing the full story."
Despite playing through the pain, Williams still managed to rack up 21 tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, 21 pressures, and two forced fumbles in 12 games.
Williams, who chose not to participate in on-field drills at the combine, told reporters he felt healthier than he had in a long time. He also noted that NFL teams appreciated learning just how tough and gritty he is as a player.
"I have a different type of grit about myself that I can push through pain. No matter how I'm feeling, I can still get it done," he said. "The teams are loving that I did. They said most guys, in the position I was in would have sat down."
The 49ers Faithful will not regret their decision in selecting Williams with their first-round pick.
Mykel Williams Scouting Report
Edge Rusher, Georgia
Hometown: Columbus, GA
20 years old (06/29/2004)
A to Z Sports Expected Draft Position: 16
Pre-Draft Round Projection: 1
"From a physical perspective, Williams has everything you would want from a defensive end. He is long, powerful, and possesses rare explosiveness for a player his size. While at Georgia, Williams was asked to do a lot of different things. From working efficiently at the point of attack, two gapping, and playing various alignments, versatility was the name of the game. Williams should be an immediate contributor as a run defender because of that development. The main issue with Williams is his pass rush, where the Georgia native rarely worked from wider alignments. That area of skill is a complete guessing game with him, and the production hasn't matched his talent yet. Williams is your traditional borderline five star player who showed up to Athens as a physically advanced player, but patience will be needed at the next level." – Ryan Robert A to Z Sports NFL Draft analyst
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