The 2025 NFL Draft is getting closer, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be looking for a high-impact reinforcement for their secondary. In this installment of “Alf’s Buccaneers Eye on the Draft”, we analyze Georgia EDGE rusher Mykel Williams.
Who is Mykel Williams?
Mykel Williams , a former five-star recruit, has been a key part of Georgia ‘s defensive rotation since his freshman season. At 6’11” and 265 pounds , with an impressive physical arsenal, he was named Second-Team All-SEC in 2023 thanks to his impact against both the run and the pass rush.
In Georgia’s multi-pronged system, he’s played from 0-tech to OLB , proving his adaptability. His athleticism, functional strength, and length make him a perfect fit for complex defensive schemes like Todd Bowles’.
Mykel Williams’ Strengths
- Alignment versatility (from 0-tech to standing EDGE)
- Great athleticism and fluidity in movements
- Functional strength and active hands
- Ability to set the edge vs. the run
- Inside game with disruptive penetration
- Ideal arm length for the position
- Multi-scheme rusher
When attacking from the outside, Williams establishes the edge well , forces lanes to close, and directs defensive traffic inside. From an inside alignment, he’s capable of penetrating gaps and creating chaos in the backfield with his explosive first step.
Aspects to improve
Mykel Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needs to develop more hand technique and a pass rush plan. He sometimes plays too high , which prevents him from anchoring against double teams. Inside, he loses leverage and is easily displaced if he doesn’t win early.
His growth will depend on focusing on a specific role , and perfecting his angles of attack and hand usage to gain consistency.
Would Mykel Williams be a good fit for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
No doubt! Mykel Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would fit Todd Bowles’ hybrid style like a glove. He can line up as a 3-tech, 5-tech, or stand-up rusher, depending on the defensive package.
With Vita Vea , Calijah Kancey and Haason Reddick supporting him up front, Williams could explode situationally and evolve into a centerpiece of Tampa’s pass rush in the coming seasons.
NFL Comparison: Gregory Rousseau
Both possess elite length and athleticism. Rousseau, like Williams, entered the field as a versatile rusher but in need of specialization. With proper coaching, Williams could follow that path… or even surpass it.
Conclusion: Is Mykel Williams a real option for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Yes. If the Bucs want to go for physicality, versatility, and a very high ceiling, Mykel Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is a logical late first-round or early second-round pick. He has everything to be a future star if he finds his niche.
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