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One 49ers defensive-line rookie stands out as pads go on at NFL training camp

Published Jul 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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SANTA CLARA — On Monday as the pads went on at training camp, the 49ers saw their first glimpse of what the team’s defensive-line rookies might have to offer.Mykel Williams, Alfred Collins and C.J. West all took part in 1-on-1s and faced off with various offensive linemen. It was clear very early on what drew the scouting department and coaching staff to the three rookies.Williams visibly looks twitchier than most, quicker off the line and, at 6-foot-5 and 267 pounds, obviously looks the part of an NFL player. Even 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is impressed.“Just look at him, right?” Saleh said Monday. “He’s very powerful. He’s got great hands. He’s got great leverage. He has great flexibility to go inside and out. He’s unique in that regard, which we knew and which is why we were so excited to go get him. Every day he’s just going to get better and prove that he belongs.”Williams didn’t win all of his 1-on-1 reps, but it seems it only will be a matter of time before he’s more comfortable...

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