Mykel Williams, the No. 11 overall draft pick at 6-foot-5 and 267 pounds, aspires to be a consistent, dominant defensive player for the 49ers. Unlike modern pass rushers, Williams seeks to be on the field every down, contributing to both pass rushing and run defense. While his time in college was hampered by injury, which limited his snap counts, his potential excites coach Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers hope to develop Williams into a reliable edge defender, similar to Nick Bosa, maximizing his versatility against varied offensive strategies.
I take pride in that, Williams said when meeting the media for the first time for a brief interview session and photo opportunity. I want to be on the field every down.
It's awesome when you've got a guy that the more you watch him, the better he gets, Shanahan said Thursday night.
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