This season has to be better, right?
The San Francisco 49ers endured a brutal 2024 campaign, finishing with their worst record since 2020. Other than the seemingly constant injuries, the Niners' weak run defense may have been fans' biggest source of frustration.
They spent a first-round pick to solve that problem. Mykel Williams has the potential to become a dominant pass-rusher, but he should make an immediate impact against the run. According to one scout, "He's strong and physical when taking on blocks and has the upper body strength to get extension against offensive linemen.