First-round draft pick Mykel Williams stands out during 49ers’ rookie minicamp

SANTA CLARA — Defensive end Mykel Williams was the standout as the 49ers' 2025 draft class made their on-field debut at rookie minicamp on Friday.San Francisco's first-round draft pick was eye-catching, not only in stature but in his ability to show quickness off the line in positional drills. There was no full squad work, so the defensive line spent the entire session getting indoctrinated into the 49ers' way by defensive line coach Kris Kocurek.Williams looked bigger and faster than the rest, by far, as the group worked on getting off the line, facing staff members as well as working on the sled. Hello, Mykel Williams pic.twitter.com/6JAZ2nGXch — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) May 9, 2025 The 49ers' second-round draft pick, Alfred Collins, might be as tall as Williams, and heavier, but the defensive tackle did not participate with an undisclosed lower-body injury.Defensive tackle C.J. West, selected in the fourth round, participated in drills with the group that included Williams, undrafted free agent Sebastian Valdez, and six other defensive line try-out players. C.J. West reps pic.twitter.com/hpIVnqY8D7 — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) May 9, 2025 On the offensive side of the...