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Mykel Williams | EDGE | Georgia

Height: 6’5″
Weight: 265 lbs
Draft Projection: Top 10
Notable Accomplishment: Former five-star recruit; recorded at least 4.5 sacks in each season in college

Pros: Freakish athleticism will always raise an eyebrow, and it can cover a multitude of sins. It is the primary reason why Williams is rated so highly despite underwhelming production. Most offensive tackles cannot handle his sheer power, nor can they adapt when he converts speed to power on a pass rush. In a world of heavy subpackage looks from NFL defenses, versatility is key, and that is one thing Williams can certainly provide. He is experienced with his hand in the dirt, but he has been just as effective as a rush linebacker as well, timing the snap with incredible precision. Relentless in pursuit, Williams is never out of a play, as he refuses to give up if he cannot initially get home. He gets his hands in the air and will do anything possible to deflect passes at the line of scrimmage, and when the pocket collapses and the quarterback attempts to make a throw on the run, Williams has fantastic closing speed and can close the gap on most quarterbacks quick enough to still make a play or, at the very least, affect the throw.

Cons: There are a lot of risks when it comes to drafting Williams, none of which are more concerning than durability. Williams did not reach full health until the second half of the season after having suffered an ankle injury early in the season, and it seemed to limit his effectiveness from game to game. While we certainly saw flashes of dominance, his production was inconsistent, which has been the theme of his three years at Georgia. Another concern of mine is that he does not have a ton of pass rush moves. He relies to heavily on his athleticism to win one-on-ones, and he will not be able to have success with that in the NFL.

Overview: Williams is easily one of the most gifted players in this draft, but his inconsistency and rawness make him one of the riskiest, most boom-or-bust prospects in the entire class. The league-wide demand for pass rushers is still high, and the EDGE rusher class in the draft is not incredibly deep. This bodes well for Williams’ stock, which will likely remain inside the top 15 picks, barring any drastic changes.

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