Quick Info
| Profession | American football defensive end |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/06/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Warm Springs, Georgia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Mykel Williams
19/10/2026
Williams played in the 49ers' Week 6 Monday night win over the Washington Commanders and recorded his second career sack. He appears to have re-aggravated his surgically repaired knee during that game, and head coach Kyle Shanahan later confirmed a knee issue that kept him out of practice.
11/10/2026
Williams made his 2026 season debut in the 49ers' Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks, which finished 32-29. He logged 23 defensive snaps and eight on special teams, recording two tackles, after returning from a torn ACL and knee surgery.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mykel DeAnthony Williams is an American professional football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. |
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| Early Life | Williams was born in Warm Springs, Georgia, and later attended Hardaway High School in nearby Columbus. After his senior season he was named the Maxwell Football National High School Defensive Player of the Year. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
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| Weight | 267 lb (121 kg) |
| Jersey Number | 98 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Hardaway High School, Columbus, Georgia |
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| University | University of Georgia (2022–2024) |
Career
| College | Georgia Bulldogs (2022–2024) |
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| NFL Draft | 2025, first round, 11th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers |
| NFL Team | San Francisco 49ers (2025–present) |
| Contract | Four-year contract signed with the 49ers in May 2025 |
| Injury History | Tore his ACL in a November 2025 game against the New York Giants and underwent surgery in mid-November 2025; he was activated from injured reserve on 10/10/2026, made his 2026 season debut in Week 5, and re-aggravated the surgically repaired knee during the Week 6 game against the Washington Commanders on 19/10/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a five-star recruit ranked by 247Sports before college | |
| 2. Was listed among the top draft prospects at his position in the 2025 NFL draft rankings |
