Mykel Williams

21-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The 49ers selected Williams with the 11th pick in this year's draft with hopes that the talented edge rusher could step in and immediately offer a reliable threat opposite Nick Bosa. Standing at 6-foot-5, 267 pounds, the 21-year-old Williams has the potential to develop into a dominant edge threat under returning DC Robert Saleh. From an IDP standpoint, the rookie may cede some snaps to offseason acquisition Bryce Huff in obvious passing situations, which could put a ceiling on his fantasy value in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $24.94 million contract with the 49ers in May of 2025.
Practices in full
DESan Francisco 49ers
September 24, 2025
Williams logged a full practice session Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams suffered a wrist injury in 49ers' win over Arizona on Sunday, but he was able to return. His full practice session Wednesday suggests he should be ready to suit up for a Week 4 matchup against Jacksonville.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
San Francisco 49ers49ers 2025 DE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

17568%
12950%
11946%
7630%
125%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Mykel Williams' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
267 lbs
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
34.38 in
 
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Deemed day-to-day
DESan Francisco 49ers
Wrist
September 22, 2025
Williams is considered day-to-day due to a wrist injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Back in action
DESan Francisco 49ers
September 21, 2025
Williams (wrist) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Questionable to return Week 3
DESan Francisco 49ers
Wrist
September 21, 2025
Williams is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to a wrist injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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Full participant in practice
DESan Francisco 49ers
September 3, 2025
Williams (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Won't play against Raiders
DESan Francisco 49ers
Knee
August 16, 2025
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against Las Vegas, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Standing out at OTAs
DESan Francisco 49ers
June 6, 2025
Williams, whom the 49ers selected out of Georgia with the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has been impressing at OTAs, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The standout edge rusher has been displaying "explosiveness and power" during defensive-line drills, per Pallares. Williams, who recorded 23 tackles for loss, including 14.0 sacks, during his three-year college career, is projected for a prominent role along a 49ers defensive front that also includes Nick Bosa and will be under the tutelage of coordinator Robert Saleh, who was instrumental in San Francisco's defensive success earlier in the decade.
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