Overview

• The San Francisco 49ers selected Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to strengthen their defensive line.
• Williams, a 6-foot-5, 260-pound lineman, recorded 14 sacks over three seasons at Georgia, including five in 2024 despite playing through an ankle injury.
• The pick comes after the 49ers released key defensive linemen Leonard Floyd, Maliek Collins, and Javon Hargrave earlier this offseason.
• Head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch identified Williams as their top target, considering trading up to secure him.
• Williams will pair with Nick Bosa on the defensive front, with the team aiming to improve its run defense under returning coordinator Robert Saleh.