49ers select Mykel Williams-DE-Georgia with the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft | Page 156

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Big, powerful edge to form a bookend to Bosa. Still only 20 years old with a lot of room for further development, especially as a pass rusher. Working with Bosa and going up against Trent Williams will do him a lot of good. The newest DAWG in San Francisco ??@MykelWilliams_ is a 49er#GoDawgs | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/x3yenBlnBj— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 25, 2025#Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams (6-5, 265)Lengthy frame, violent hands. NFL ready run defender. Asset on twists/stunts. Moving to OLB full-time next season. Turns 20 years old this month. pic.twitter.com/NykOfiHwEA— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) June 15, 2024Mykel Williams is DOMINANT in the run game with high pass rush upside🐶 pic.twitter.com/o82AQZfLqn— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 24, 2025Not only can Mykel Williams reduce inside of TEs as a big 5, he played 4i in college at a high level working on G and T in interior gaps. You need guys who can free up your safeties and keep them in space. He will do that, if you're scared off by the rawness of Stewart https://t.co/cCxv7kRbJg pic.twitter.com/nBWmS23Osy— Max Toscano (@maxtoscano1) April 23, 2025Georgia's Mykel Williams gets the strip-sack on Quinn Ewers while working against left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. Banks replaces his hands quickly after Williams' swipe, but the DE already has the angle through the LT's outside shoulder. #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2025 #2025NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/6Jv78IwO7C— Sam Teets (@Sam_Teets33) October 21, 2024Mykel Williams lined up in a 4i here against Miller. Uses his violent hands and long limbs to put Miller in a blender. Super quick lateral movement by Williams pic.twitter.com/lyabKRELBU— Cole (@coleplant_) September 9, 2024Mykel Williams | DE | UGASize + movement + power prototype. Maximizes length to great efficiency & hands have a ton of power to disrupt & drive blockers backwards. Fantastic run defender playing through extension & holding the PoA. Violent block shedder when runs come his way. pic.twitter.com/BTQZIFoYL5— Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) February 16, 2025https://twitter.com/PanthersAnalyst/status/1914170110455194102

Oct 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM

#2326

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Originally posted by the_dynasty:
Ogbo is 31 so hes not that young. Like Ive said in the other thread, I think they looked at both Ogbo and Kareem and liked more what Kareem could give in run stopping. Remember Ogbo started the season on PS, so its not unlikely he just returns when the time is right (tm)

Originally posted by matt49er:
I was kind of surprised to see Ogbo get cut. Not long after his promotion to the 53. He hasn't been great but he's flashed, is young......hope we get him back on the PS.

They can't afford to cut Valdez and hope he clears waivers. He has shown too much promise. They need to keep him on the 53, that made Ogbo expendable.

Oct 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM

#2327

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Originally posted by RiceOwensStokes:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by Heroism:
For sure, one thing is certain about Mykel: he looks the part. He physically looks how a lot of the great ones look ie JPP, Aldon Smith, Chandler Jones, etc.

It took Aldon awhile to get going in his rookie year. However, once he got comfortable working as a duo and in tandem with Justin Smith, he became the ferocious star that he was. I will never forget those early games. He was a force.

Idk about that , I remember him starting to become a factor by week 3/4 that year.

One difference is Smith played edge all the time. Williams was moved from edge to interior DL and back again so he couldn't just concentrate on one area. That's not easy for a rookie. I hope they now let him stay at edge more but with all the D line injuries that might not be possible.

[ Edited by CatchMaster80 on Oct 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM ]

Oct 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM

#2328

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I'm glad that Mykel is about to return, but I'm a little disappointed that we had to cut Ogbo Okoronkwo in the process ( I have no idea who else it would be). I thought he was contributing good pressure on the QB and really helped to bridge the gap with all of the injuries.

Oct 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM

#2329

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Nick Bosa talked for a bit in the 49ers' locker room just now. He's doing well and should be back soon. Bosa also noted that Mykel Williams is significantly leaner this year. Obviously can help with explosiveness off the snap https://t.co/PbB7DSxqNk
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) October 9, 2026

Oct 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM

#2330

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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by RiceOwensStokes:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by Heroism:
For sure, one thing is certain about Mykel: he looks the part. He physically looks how a lot of the great ones look ie JPP, Aldon Smith, Chandler Jones, etc.

It took Aldon awhile to get going in his rookie year. However, once he got comfortable working as a duo and in tandem with Justin Smith, he became the ferocious star that he was. I will never forget those early games. He was a force.

Idk about that , I remember him starting to become a factor by week 3/4 that year.

One difference is Smith played edge all the time. Williams was moved from edge to interior DL and back again so he couldn't just concentrate on one area. That's not easy for a rookie. I hope they now let him stay at edge more but with all the D line injuries that might not be possible.

I always remember Aldon doing most of his damaged standing up in that 3-4 and being able to play off of Cowboy. It's a huge advantage if you can pass rush well standing up and having someone in front of you who can take on 2 OLs, those stunt plays were deadly.

But seeing how Williams looks right now, he's almost a spitting image of Aldon body wise.

Oct 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM

#2331

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I want us to sign Joey halfway through season. We can rotate him and Mykel, also have him inside with Osa and have brothers on each edge

Oct 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM

#2332

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It'll be good to see him back out there, and hopefully having a big impact for us

Oct 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM

#2333

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Originally posted by JMC52:
I want us to sign Joey halfway through season. We can rotate him and Mykel, also have him inside with Osa and have brothers on each edge

If we're bringing in another edge, it should be a trade for Khalil Mack.

Oct 9, 2026 at 6:20 PM

#2334

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Originally posted by Memphis9er:

Originally posted by JMC52:
I want us to sign Joey halfway through season. We can rotate him and Mykel, also have him inside with Osa and have brothers on each edge

If we're bringing in another edge, it should be a trade for Khalil Mack.

But we can dream about TJ Watt and Maxx Crosby

Oct 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM

#2335

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Originally posted by mitpdub:

Originally posted by Memphis9er:

Originally posted by JMC52:
I want us to sign Joey halfway through season. We can rotate him and Mykel, also have him inside with Osa and have brothers on each edge

If we're bringing in another edge, it should be a trade for Khalil Mack.
But we can dream about TJ Watt and Maxx Crosby

Man, if we somehow get watt.. I'm buying my Sofi Valentines Day tickets that same day

Oct 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM

#2336

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With no playing time for over a year, I wonder how effective he will be on Sunday? I don't like that we cut Ogbo, I have a feeling he will not make it back to our PS.

Oct 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM

#2337

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One Bosa is enough for me on this team. I like Nick nothing against his play I just think there would be. Better option than Joey.

[ Edited by bud49 on Oct 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM ]

Oct 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM

#2338

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Originally posted by mitpdub:

Originally posted by Memphis9er:

Originally posted by JMC52:
I want us to sign Joey halfway through season. We can rotate him and Mykel, also have him inside with Osa and have brothers on each edge

If we're bringing in another edge, it should be a trade for Khalil Mack.
But we can dream about TJ Watt and Maxx Crosby

I think we need the high picks in next year's draft more than we need Watt or Crosby, who will both cost multiple high picks, whereas Mack will cost a late round pick and about a million bucks a game. Next year is supposed to be a great draft class, and we need young guys to replace the older stars who will be leaving the team in the next few years.

Oct 10, 2026 at 7:28 AM

#2339

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Originally posted by Memphis9er:

Originally posted by mitpdub:

Originally posted by Memphis9er:

Originally posted by JMC52:
I want us to sign Joey halfway through season. We can rotate him and Mykel, also have him inside with Osa and have brothers on each edge

If we're bringing in another edge, it should be a trade for Khalil Mack.
But we can dream about TJ Watt and Maxx Crosby

I think we need the high picks in next year's draft more than we need Watt or Crosby, who will both cost multiple high picks, whereas Mack will cost a late round pick and about a million bucks a game. Next year is supposed to be a great draft class, and we need young guys to replace the older stars who will be leaving the team in the next few years.

Mack would cost even less than $1M per game. More like $0.5M per game.

He is definitely the trade I want us to make. If the Chargers are 1-5 in a couple weeks I think they trade him for a 4th, or if we have to maybe a 3rd with a 5th coming back to us.

Oct 10, 2026 at 7:42 AM

#2340

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Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by mitpdub:

Originally posted by Memphis9er:

Originally posted by JMC52:
I want us to sign Joey halfway through season. We can rotate him and Mykel, also have him inside with Osa and have brothers on each edge

If we're bringing in another edge, it should be a trade for Khalil Mack.
But we can dream about TJ Watt and Maxx Crosby
Man, if we somehow get watt.. I'm buying my Sofi Valentines Day tickets that same day

Alex Highsmith is realistic. Watt is not