The Washington Commanders can boost their pass rush in next year's NFL Draft.
In ESPN analyst Field Yates' latest mock draft, the Commanders took Georgia pass rusher Mykel Williams with the No. 5 overall pick.
"Left tackle is not to be ignored, but it would be hard to pass on Williams, who would present the Commanders with a defensive building block after trading away Montez Sweat and Chase Young in October. Williams has uncommon traits with his fantastic blend of length and power, proving to be a dominant presence well beyond the box score -- he's a better rusher than his 4.5 sacks in 2023 would suggest.
Williams, who is entering his junior season with the Bulldogs, recorded 4.5 sacks in each of his first two seasons at Georgia, but he is expected to increase that production in 2024. As a 6-5, 265-pound defensive end, Williams has the size that can rush quarterbacks in the NFL already. With the right touches in coaching, he could emerge to be one of the top defenders in the league.JEREMY BRENER
Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020.
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