Mykel Williams has the tools to be an every down defensive end rather than a pass rush specialist or run game specialist.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers took Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the 11th pick in the NFL draft. The Niners came into the draft on Thursday night with several holes on the roster following a 6-11 season and several departures earlier in the offseason.

The San Francisco 49ers made a bold move in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the No. 11 overall pick. Long projected to address their defensive line early,