{"id":233954,"date":"2025-07-25T03:15:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T03:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/233954\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T03:15:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T03:15:11","slug":"49ers-rookie-mykel-williams-already-impressing-trent-williams-nbc-sports-bay-area-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/233954\/","title":{"rendered":"49ers rookie Mykel Williams already impressing Trent Williams \u2013 NBC Sports Bay Area & California"},"content":{"rendered":"

SANTA CLARA \u2014 Before being drafted by the 49ers, Mykel Williams<\/a> never sought advice from an offensive lineman. But much like star 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa<\/a>, the 2025 first-round pick\u2019s bonding with Trent Williams<\/a> already has begun.<\/p>\n

\u201cMykel is a huge dude, man,\u201d Trent Williams said of the rookie on Thursday. \u201cYou generally don\u2019t see guys that size on the edge. It sucks having to base block guys whose arms are long as your legs, but I think he has a chance to be a really good player in the NFL.\u201d<\/p>\n

The linemen spent part of the offseason together in Cabo San Lucas, after the rookie asked the future Pro Football Hall of Famer if he could borrow his private jet for transportation. It turns out that the left tackle himself was planning a vacation at the same time, and offered to provide a ride to his new teammate.<\/p>\n

The two spent time getting to know each other during their excursion to Cabo and again, now that training camp has begun. The elder Williams had a familiar comparison for the rookie’s physique.<\/p>\n

\u201cSize-wise, he puts you in the mind of a young DeForest Buckner,\u201d Williams said. \u201cBut obviously he\u2019s a little more slight in the frame and can play the edge, play outside and inside. In a sense, he does, but I think he has his own makeup that makes him different as well.<\/p>\n

“He\u2019s an intriguing prospect, just watching him for a few days, he looks promising. Can\u2019t wait to see where he ends up.”<\/p>\n

The younger Williams is set to face off with the left tackle frequently during training camp. After missing camp in 2024 and only appearing in 10 games, the veteran is well-rested, \u201cfeeling great\u201d and ready for the challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bosa, who regularly is seen having in-depth conversations with Trent Williams after games, noted that working with the All-Pro tackle has helped his game tremendously. During rookie minicamp, Mykel, who plans to learn everything he possibly can from Bosa<\/a>, said that he plans to do the same, using Trent as a resource.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With defensive line coach Kris Kocurek as his position coach<\/a> and Bosa as a mentor, Trent believes Mykel will have all of the resources he needs<\/a> at his disposal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think he has a chance to be dominant,\u201d Trent Williams said. \u201cHe has the best coach in the league coaching him. Gets to learn from some of the best, from obviously Nick. I’m happy to see how he turns out. I think he has all the tools to be an All-Pro.\u201d<\/p>\n

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