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UGA football DE named top returning sophomore at his position

Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Mykel Williams, who is out for the spring, has been named as the top returning sophomore at his position.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Mykel Williams has been named as the top returning sophomore at his position. Williams is currently injured and not able to participate in spring practice due to a foot injury.

Williams hopes to return to full strength this fall in time for Georgia’s season opener on Tennessee-Martin on Sept. 2. Georgia football is coming off winning back-to-back national championships.

Mykel Williams, a former five-star recruit, helped put pressure on opposing quarterbacks in his true freshman season with the Dawgs. In 2022, Williams recorded 4.5 sacks and 28 total tackles.

Williams is expected to be Georgia’s top pass rusher for the 2023 college football season. The Bulldogs are currently thin at the edge position due to a number of injuries. However, Georgia has a lot of talent at outside linebacker and defensive end.

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Mykel Williams came on strong at the end of the 2022 season. He finished the College Football Playoff with seven total tackles and 2.0 sacks across two games.

Bleacher Report considers Mykel Williams to be the top returning sophomore defensive end ahead of Wyoming’s Braden Siders. It notes that, like most Georgia defenders, Williams is no slouch at defending the run.

Per Pro Football Focus, his run-defense grade of 75.9 was first among freshman defensive ends. The outlet also ranks Williams as the fifth-best returning edge defender in the nation for 2023.

Mykel Williams has a lot of potential for improvement despite his outstanding freshman season. Williams could be a first round draft pick in the 2025 NFL draft if he keeps up his strong play.

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Georgia football looking to flip five-star DT

Will Mykel Williams and other USC Trojans class of 2022 commitments stick with the program after Clay Helton’s firing?

The Georgia Bulldogs were among the schools seeking a commitment from elite defensive tackle recruit Mykel Williams, but Williams committed to the USC Trojans in June.

Now, things have changed with the USC football program following their rough 42-28 loss to Stanford. The Trojans fired head coach Clay Helton, who has been on the hot seat for a long time, following the loss.

Who will be the next head coach of the Southern California Trojans? Georgia’s Dan Lanning could be a target with the way the UGA defense has played in 2021. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Will Mykel Williams and other USC Trojans class of 2022 commitments stick with the program? USC has a lot of allure regardless of their coach, but the program will be in transition and hasn’t performed up to standards in recent seasons.

Mykel Williams is a five-star defensive tackle from Columbus, Georgia, who stars for Hardaway High School.

The Georgia defense has been extremely impressive to start the 2021 college football season. UGA has displayed a powerful recruiting message on the defensive side of the field. The Bulldogs defense has more sacks (10) and points off defensive touchdowns (14) than points allowed (three). Georgia’s lone touchdown given up this season was a pick-six.

At Hardaway, Mykel Williams has played both offensive and defensive line. He is a sack artist that shows explosive closing speed on defense. Williams has positional versatility along the defensive line, where he lines up at defensive tackle and defensive end. Williams does a solid job of getting his hands up in passing lanes to deflect passes. He should earn early playing time in college.

Williams committed to USC over Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and Georgia.

The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Williams is ranked the No. 5 defensive lineman in the nation and No. 3 player in Georgia according to the 247Sports composite. Williams is expected to continue taking visits this fall.

Can Kirby Smart and company land a commitment from the talented in-state defensive lineman? We will provide updates as Mykel Williams re-evaluates his recruitment following USC’s coaching change.

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Elite DT Mykel Williams announces commitment date

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools for Hardaway defensive tackle recruit Mykel Williams

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the schools seeking a commitment from elite defensive tackle recruit Mykel Williams. Williams is a member of the class of 2022. He’s a four-star defensive tackle from Columbus, Georgia, who stars for Hardaway High School.

At Hardaway, Williams has played both offensive and defensive line. He shows explosive closing speed on defense. Williams has positional versatility along the defensive line, where he lines up at defensive tackle and defensive end. Williams does a good job of getting his hands up to deflect passes and should earn early playing time in college.

Mykel Williams previosly announced his top 10 schools via Twitter. He will decide between Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, USC, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and, Georgia.

The four-star defensive tackle announced his commitment date of Mar. 15, which is his father’s birthday.

The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Williams is ranked as the No. 4 defensive tackle in the nation and No. 5 player in Georgia according to the 247Sports composite.

Georgia has the No. 4 ranked 2022 recruiting class in the nation with six commits. All of Kirby Smart and Georgia’s commitments in the class are in-state prospects.

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4-star 2022 DT Mykel Williams announces his top-10 schools

4-star class of 2022 DT Mykel Williams announces his top-10 schools, including Georgia football in the mix.

Class of 2022 4-star defensive tackle Mykel Williams, out of Columbus, Georgia, has officially announced his top-10 schools via Twitter.

The 6-foot-5, 255 lb Williams is ranked as the No. 4 defensive tackle in the nation and No. 5 player in Georgia by 247Sports Composite.

He has narrowed down his options to Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, USC, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and of course, Georgia.

Georgia currently has the No. 4 2022 recruiting class in the nation with five hard commits.

Top-10 2022 GA HS recruits: No. 5, Mykel Williams

The top-10 class of 2022 GA high school recruits in the country move to No. 5 with DT Mykel Williams, out of Columbus, GA.

The No. 5 overall 2022 high school player from the state of Georgia, according to 247Sports, is 4-star defensive tackle Mykel Williams.

Williams is also rated as the No. 5 overall defensive tackle in the country for the 2022 recruiting class. The Columbus, GA native will be entering his junior year at Hardaway High School.

Williams currently has notable offers from USC, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Miami, LSU, Auburn, Florida, Clemson, Alabama, Georgia and a number of other top FBS schools.

Williams stands at 6-foot-5, 255 pounds and shows some serious athletic ability at the defensive tackle position.  He had a standout sophomore season at Hardaway, racking up 57 total tackles (18 solo), two fumble recoveries and 10 sacks in just 9 games.

Kirby Smart and Georgia defensive line coach Tray Scott extended a scholarship offer to Williams in January of 2020.

Check out Williams’ full high school sophomore year highlights here.