In the aftermath of selecting defensive lineman Mykel Williams, 49ers General Manager John Lynch told reporters that the club had to sweat out some moments before getting to No. 11. Lynch even noted that San Francisco tried to trade up, but that effort was unsuccessful. Still, the 49ers were able to get the player they wanted. "The film is very impressive," Lynch said, via transcript from the team. "Mykel is a big, good-looking kid in every way. He's big, he's tall, he's long, he's a great athlete, he's tough, he's smart, he's versatile. He can play outside, he can play inside. He does all those things. I think the toughness â" he played through an ankle injury last year and missed two games, but high-ankle sprains can be a tough deal, and to only miss two games and play as well as he did. Came through here on a 30 visit and really got a feel for the kid."And I just think all of that led us to this guy as a Niner. He fits who we are, our culture, and we pounced when he was there."Lynch added that he feels Williams has a lot of upside."His skillset is a guy that can rush with power, he is a good enough athlete where he's got some wiggle," Lynch said. "He's extremely...
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John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan discuss the 49ers drafting Mykel Williams; Williams speaks to reporters
By Site Staff
Apr 24, 2025
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters after selecting Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams with the 11th overall pick. Additionally, Williams spoke to reporters via Zoom. Here is everything they said.
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