Mykel Williams
21-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/16/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
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
Signed a four-year, $24.94 million contract with the 49ers in May of 2025.
Hurts knee Thursday
Williams is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's preseason game against Denver after exiting Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed after Thursday's practice that Williams will likely miss around a week, adding that the team hopes Williams only hyper-extended his knee. Shanahan's language suggests additional tests may be needed to confirm the nature of the rookie first-round pick's knee injury. Williams dealt with an unrelated ankle injury earlier in training camp.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed after Thursday's practice that Williams will likely miss around a week, adding that the team hopes Williams only hyper-extended his knee. Shanahan's language suggests additional tests may be needed to confirm the nature of the rookie first-round pick's knee injury. Williams dealt with an unrelated ankle injury earlier in training camp.
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Measurables Review
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How do Mykel Williams' measurables compare to other defensive ends?
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Height
6' 5"Weight
267 lbsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
34.38 in
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Dealing with minor ankle injury
Williams (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Niners add edge rusher 11th overall
The 49ers selected Williams in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 11th overall.
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Standing out at OTAs
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.
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.