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Mykel Williams

Mykel Williams is an American football defensive end who played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He is notable for winning a national championship in 2022 with the team. Williams' career is primarily defined by his achievements in college football, specifically with the Georgia Bulldogs.


June 29, 2004: Mykel Williams Born

On June 29, 2004, Mykel DeAnthony Williams, who would become an American football defensive end, was born.

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October 2021: Commitment to Georgia

In October 2021, Mykel Williams flipped his commitment from USC to Georgia.

July 2022: Kirby Smart's praise for Williams

In July 2022, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart praised Mykel Williams' work ethic.

2022: Defensive Player of the Year

After his senior season, in 2022, Mykel Williams was named the Maxwell Football National High School Defensive Player of the Year.

2022: Freshman accolades and season opener

In 2022, Mykel Williams was recognized as a "freshman to watch" by CBS Sports and a preseason true freshman All-American by ESPN. He played in Georgia's 2022 season opener against No. 11 Oregon and registered two quarterback hurries. He was also named to Pro Football Focus's PFF True Freshman All-America team at the end of the season.

2022: National Championship Win

In 2022, Mykel Williams won a national championship playing college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.

January 6, 2025: Declared for NFL Draft

On January 6, 2025, Mykel Williams declared for the 2025 NFL draft.