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Mykel Williams
OVERVIEW
Mykel Williams is a blue-chip EDGE prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft. He brings prototypical size, length, and athleticism that NFL teams covet. His tape shows a high motor and the ability to set the edge effectively in the run game. Williams' versatility to play multiple spots along the defensive front makes him scheme versatile, whether in a 4-3 or 3-4 alignment. Williams needs to clean up some technical aspects of his game. His hand placement and pad level need refinement to maximize his power and leverage against NFL offensive linemen. At times, his get-off can be inconsistent, which limits his pass-rush impact. Overall, Williams has the tools to be a high-impact player in the NFL. His combination of size, athleticism, and raw power provides a strong foundation. With time and development, he has the potential to be a perennial Pro Bowler and a cornerstone for an NFL defense.
BACKGROUND
Williams, from Columbus, Georgia, attended Hardaway High School. In his senior season, Williams recorded 81 total tackles, including 20.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. He was a consensus five-star recruit, ranked among the top defensive linemen nationally. Williams played Pop Warner football, basketball, and wrestling before focusing on football. At the University of Georgia, Williams earned First Team Freshman All-America by The Athletic and Coaches’ SEC All-Freshman Team honors in 2022. He played in 15 games, recording 28 total tackles, three sacks, and a team-high 31 QB hurries. In 2023, he earned Coaches All-SEC Second Team honors, with 18 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks in 13 games. His performance in the Orange Bowl included a sack, forced fumble, and pass breakup. Williams played multiple positions on the defensive line during his college career. His accolades include being on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List and the Lombardi Award Watch List.
ANALYSIS
PROS
Exceptional size and elite athleticism Quick off the snap, showing elite explosiveness and agility. Versatile defender, capable of playing multiple positions on the line Strong run defender with the ability to leverage and shed blockers High football IQ, consistently making smart plays. High-character player with a great work ethic, active in the community. Proven track record of high-level production in college games. Exceptional pass-rush technique and power beyond his years
CONS
Struggles with pad level consistency, impacting drive sustainability Needs to add more mass to better handle combo blocks Hand precision on swim moves needs improvement for better block shedding Did not explode off the snap as expected for a top recruit Tends to work himself too upright, losing leverage in power moves
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HISTORY FROM SCHOOL PROFILE:
* 5 tackles vs. Ohio State, 2022; UMass, 2024
* 2.0 sacks vs. Texas, 2024
* 2 TFL vs. Clemson, Texas, 2024
* 5 QB pressures vs. South Carolina, 2023
2024: Coaches Second Team All-SEC selection...has appeared in 11 contests while making five starts...notched a pair of tackles for a loss of eight yards in Aflac Kickoff Game win against Clemson…tallied a team-leading three QB pressures against the Tigers...posted one tackle for a loss of a yard in Homecoming game win over Auburn...credited with a pass breakup and a pair of QB pressures in win over Mississippi State...credited with a pair of sacks for a combined loss of 10 yards and forced a fumble in win over Texas, earning him SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week recognition…tallied four QB pressures against the Longhorns...had three tackles, including 0.5 for loss, and three QB pressures in win over Florida in Jacksonville, Fla...had a tackle and three QB pressures in win over Tennessee...was one of two Bulldogs to lead the defense with five tackles, including a sack for a loss of 23 yards, in win over UMass…was one of three Bulldogs to force a Minutemen fumble...credited with one tackle and two QB pressures in regular season finale win over Georgia Tech...tallied two sacks for a combined loss of 10 yards and had five QB pressures in win over Texas at the SEC Championship...named to Lombardi Award Watch List...included on Senior Bowl and Chuck Bednarik watch lists...AP Preseason All-SEC First Team...USA Today Preseason All-America Second Team...Coaches Preseason All-SEC Second Team.
2023: Coaches All-SEC Second Team selection...played in 13 games, making 10 starts at DL…tallied 18 tackles, including 11 solo stops…had a team-leading 4.5 sacks for a loss of 35 yards…notched 6.5 tackles for a loss of 38 yards…had one sack for a loss of four yards in season-opening win against UT Martin...posted a sack for a loss of four yards and five QB hurries in conference-opening win over South Carolina...credited with one tackle, including 0.5 for a loss of three yards in win over Florida ...tallied three stops, including 1.5 for a combined loss of two yards, in win over Ole Miss...posted a sack for a loss of 10 yards in road win over Tennessee...had four tackles, including 1.5 total stops for a loss of 15 yards, a sack for a loss of 14 yards, a forced fumble and recovery for 10 yards with a pass breakup in the Capital One Orange Bowl win over Florida State...named to Preseason Media Days All-SEC First Team...Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List selection...Lombardi Award Watch List selection.
2022: First Team Freshman All-America by The Athletic...Coaches’ SEC All-Freshman Team...started at DL in two of 15 games...had 28 total tackles this season, including three QB sacks, along with a team-high 31 QB hurries...enrolled at UGA in January and participated in Spring drills...lone tackle vs. Samford resulted in a 9-yard QB sack...had one tackle and two QB hurries in season-opening win over No. 11 Oregon...two tackles and a pair of QB hurries in win at Mississippi State...two tackles and a team-best five QB hurries in win over Tennessee...had three total stops, including a QB sack for a 10-yard loss, and three QB hurries in win over Florida...lone tackle in SEC Championship win over LSU resulted in a 2-yard loss...had two stops, including one for a loss of eight yards, and one QB hurry in win over Ohio State in the CFP Semifinal Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl...had five tackles, including a QB-sack for a 9-yard loss, and three QB hurries in CFP National Championship Game.
High School: Hardaway HS, coached by Corey Thompson…selected to play in 2022 All-American Bowl…247Sports.com four-star prospect…ranked as the #6 defensive lineman prospect nationally, the #3 prospect in Georgia and #32 prospect nationally…PrepStar Magazine five-star prospect, #5 DL prospect, #3 prospect in Georgia and #21 prospect nationally…ESPN.com four-star prospect, #5 DL prospect, #3 prospect in Georgia and #50 prospect nationally…rivals.com five-star prospect, #2 DL prospect, #2 prospect in Georgia and #29 prospect nationally…DawgPost five-star prospect and #3 prospect in Georgia…named to 2021 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super 11…helped lead Hardaway to 6-5 record and GHSA Class 4A playoffs in 2021 senior season...finished his senior season with Hawks with 81 total tackles, 57 solo tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks… helped lead Hawks to 7-4 record and GHSA Class 4A playoff, registering 69 tackles, 26 solo, with 19 tackles for loss and 17 sacks in 2020 junior season…notched 57 total tackles, 18 solo and 39 assists, with 18 TFLs and 10 sacks in 2019 sophomore season.
Personal: Full name: MYKEL DEANTHONY WILLIAMS...Major: Sport Management...recipient of the Richard Seymour Family Scholarship.
2022
| defensive | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFL | QB HUR | TOT | TD | PD | SACKS | SOLO |
| 5.0 | 4.0 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 10.0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG | YDS | NO | TD | AVG |
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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| Weight: | 265 |
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