Collins, at 332 pounds, is the heaviest defensive tackle drafted since 2017 under general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle ...

The San Francisco 49ers' run of defensive-minded picks stayed consistent through three rounds, ending with the pick of ...

In an era where pass rushers have become more sleeker, faster and more specialized, Mykel Williams has the opportunity to be a throwback.

The 6-foot-6, 330 lb interior defensive lineman racked up 18 tackles for loss in 64 career games with the Longhorns.

The 49ers continued to fortify their defensive line in the second round of the draft, and another incumbent can kiss his ...

Alfred Collins is a huge specimen, and he can immediately plug a glaring gap up front in the 49ers' defensive line.

The San Francisco 49ers opened the second day of the NFL draft Friday with 10 remaining picks and plenty of roster holes to address after selecting Georgia pass rusher Mykel Williams at No. 11 overall ...

GM John Lynch said the player’s size, athleticism, toughness, versatility and character that showed through on film and ...

The 49ers’ biggest step yet in their recovery from last season’s 6-11 woes began with Thursday’s first-round selection of ...

More than excitement, disappointment or dread, 49ers fans inevitably settled on relief after Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams was selected 11th overall. A splash? General manager John Lynch needed ...

Williams was more of a run-stopper in college, and a developmental pass rusher, but general manager John Lynch stressed how ...