Mykel Williams faces pressure in second NFL season with 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Mykel Williams is under pressure entering his second season with the San Francisco 49ers. Drafted 11th overall in 2025, Williams encountered a torn ACL that limited his rookie campaign to 20 tackles and one sack. With injuries impacting San Francisco’s defense last season, expectations are high for Williams to enhance his performance in 2026. The 49ers, who ranked 25th in pass-rushing last year, see him as essential in supporting star Nick Bosa and improving their defensive front as they aim to compete in the tough NFC West.
- •Williams was a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- •He posted 20 tackles and one sack as a rookie.
- •Injuries plagued the 49ers' defense last season.
- •Williams aims to improve in Year 2 after ACL surgery.
- •49ers hope for a healthier roster in the upcoming season.
- 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Former Georgia first-round pick under pressure to perform
"Former Georgia Bulldogs first-round pick Mykel Williams under pressure heading into his second year in the NFL
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