49ers reconsider decision to draft Mykell Williams after injury setback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers selected Mykell Williams at No. 11 in the 2025 NFL draft, aiming to bolster their defense. However, Williams sustained an ACL injury after nine games, recording just one sack. Analysts suggest the 49ers could have benefited from selecting Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka instead, who was drafted by the Buccaneers at No. 19 and had a promising start to his rookie season, including three 100-yard games. The 49ers' current wide receiver corps lacks depth, relying on unproven talent and aging players like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, further highlighting the potential impact of a missed opportunity with Egbuka.
- •Mykell Williams was the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
- •Williams tore his ACL after nine games, limiting his impact.
- •Emeka Egbuka was drafted 19th overall by the Buccaneers.
- •Egbuka recorded three 100-yard games in his rookie season.
- •The 49ers currently depend on aging and inexperienced wide receivers.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers would have loved if the 2025 NFL draft went this way
"The San Francisco 49ers had the chance to take one of the best rookies from the 2025 season this past year.
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