With the No. 11 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers added edge rusher Mykel Williams to the defensive front.San Francisco has sought a bookend for Nick Bosa since the 2019 NFL season, and the 49ers appear to have found their man in the Georgia defensive end who has impressed defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.General manager John Lynch spoke to local Bay Area media after the 49ers selected Williams and shared Saleh's opinion on the pick."[Saleh] said this when we went through our draft meetings — 'I think he's the best edge setter in college football. I think he's the best edge setter in this draft class,' " Lynch recounted. "If that's the premise of one thing that's a hallmark of what we want in an edge guy, he does it extremely well and I think that was impressive." Williams spent draft evening celebrating with family and friends in Atlanta when he received the call from the 49ers. Later when speaking with local media via video call, a huge smile crept across his face upon hearing what Saleh said. "That's amazing because it's coming from a very valued source," Williams said. "That's major and I really appreciate his opinion of me." Williams did get some experience in...
Saleh, 49ers believe Williams is ‘best edge setter’ in 2025 draft
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
Follow us on:
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Read Next
PFF names 49ers' best-case scenario in Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft
PFF names 49ers' best-case scenario in Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft
By David Bonilla
Mar 3
With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, mock drafts continue to shape narratives ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers, who have multiple offseason needs, are already being linked to several first-round possibilities.
John Kosko of Pro Football Focus (PFF)...
49ers NFL Draft: 4 Left Tackles Who Could Succeed Trent Williams at Pick No. 27
49ers NFL Draft: 4 Left Tackles Who Could Succeed Trent Williams at Pick No. 27
By Casey Lima
Mar 9
With free agency and the new league year commencing this week, it has been relatively quiet on the San Francisco 49ers front. The hiring of Matt Eberflus as a defensive assistant and the re-signings of long snapper Jon Weeks and kicker Eddy Piñeiro have been the only...
49ers Must Avoid a Costly Trent Williams Mistake—And One Draft Pick May Be the Answer
49ers Must Avoid a Costly Trent Williams Mistake—And One Draft Pick May Be the Answer
By Jack Stewart
Mar 9
In 2006, the Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker/edge rusher Joey Porter rather than pay him a large roster bonus. For years, Porter had been the star of the defense, a four-time Pro Bowler and a first-team All-Pro. At the time, I thought they were crazy. Why would they do...
49ers' Trent Williams reveals emotional toll of Super Bowl loss
49ers' Trent Williams reveals emotional toll of Super Bowl loss
By David Bonilla
Mar 4
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams still feels the sting of falling short on the NFL's biggest stage.
When the Kansas City Chiefs scored the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII, Williams said he struggled to process that it was over. For years, he dreamed of...
Latest
- Why the 49ers Should Consider Jaquan Brisker in Free Agency
- 49ers re-signing LB Garret Wallow to a one-year deal
- 49ers lose WR Skyy Moore to Packers in free agency
- Schefter: 49ers not expected to trade Trent Williams
- 49ers trade demands for Mac Jones viewed as 'astronomical'
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • 21 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • Mar 9
-
49ers Webzone • Mar 9
-
49ers Webzone • 22 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 22 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 23 hrs