Mykel Williams - NFL Defensive Lineman

• Full Name: Mykel Williams
• Date of Birth: October 15, 2004
• Hometown: Columbus, Georgia
• High School: Hardaway High School (Columbus, GA)
• College: University of Georgia
• NFL Draft: Selected by the San Francisco 49ers, 1st Round, Pick #11 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Defensive End / Edge Rusher

• One of the most highly ranked recruits in the 2022 class, considered a five-star prospect and one of the top defensive linemen in the country.
• 2022 Season: Played as a true freshman in Georgia’s defensive rotation, contributing to the Bulldogs’ depth on the defensive front. Recorded 28 tackles and 4.5 sacks.
• 2023 Season: Stepped into a bigger role, starting multiple games. Finished with 36 tackles, 6 sacks, and 11 tackles for loss, earning Freshman All-SEC and national recognition.
• 2024 Season: Solidified his status as one of the top defensive linemen in college football. Recorded career-high tackles for loss and sacks, earning All-SEC First Team honors and All-American consideration.
• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after three strong seasons (2022–2024) with the Bulldogs.

• Freshman All-SEC (2022)
• All-SEC honors (2023, 2024)
• All-American consideration (2024)
• Key contributor to Georgia’s nationally dominant defensive line

• Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the #11 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• One of the first edge rushers selected in the draft, recognized for his size, strength, and ability to disrupt plays in the backfield.
• Expected to add immediate impact to the 49ers’ already strong defensive front.

• At 6’5” and nearly 270 pounds, Williams was praised for his rare mix of size, length, and speed coming out of high school and throughout his college career.
• Compared by analysts to past Georgia defensive greats who became NFL standouts.
• Part of Georgia’s continued pipeline of elite defensive linemen entering the NFL during the 2020s.