The first round of the NFL Draft is complete. The San Francisco 49ers drafted Mykel Williams, EDGE from Georgia, in an instant attempt to bolster their struggling run defense from 2024 with a stamp from returning defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. General Manager John Lynch tipped the pick in his pre-draft press conference by mentioning players who can set the edge. Williams excels at setting the edge in run defense.
Now, the focus turns to pick 43. The 49ers have several options with their first pick in the second round. Lynch spoke following the pick at 11, saying the 49ers will continue to add to the defensive line in this draft.