The speculation for what the San Franciso 49ers will do with the 11th pick in the NFL draft is over. Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams is the player the 49ers wanted and took at No. 11. He wasn't a player heavily linked to them in mock drafts until recently.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Mykel Williams had an emotional draft call with the 49ers after being selected No. 11 in the 2025 NFL draft

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan were relieved that 49ers’ top pick Mykel Williams escaped the NFL Draft’s top 10 slots to land on their recalibrating defensive line.