College Football Analyst Claims Georgia’s Mykel Williams is ‘Underutilized’
As college football returns this weekend with Week Zero and Week One following shortly, the latest preseason assessments are emerging. One prominent evaluation comes from CBS Sports’ Kevin Carter, a former Florida Gator and NFL first-round draft pick, who has ranked Georgia’s Mykel Williams as the top defensive lineman in college football.
In his analysis, Carter highlighted Williams’ exceptional capabilities, placing him at the top of his list of the best defensive linemen. The other players on Carter’s top five include JT Tuimoloau from Ohio State, Walter Nolen from Ole Miss, Marvin Jones Jr. from Florida State, and Mason Graham from Michigan. Despite Williams’ top ranking, Carter expressed concern that Williams is not being fully utilized in Georgia’s current defensive schemes.
Carter likened Williams’ situation to that of Travon Walker, noting that both players possess remarkable versatility and talent that isn’t being fully leveraged. Carter emphasized that Williams, who can play both inside and outside positions, as well as various roles in different defensive schemes, is capable of contributing significantly in a variety of situations. His comments underline that while Williams’ statistics might not fully reflect his impact, his presence on the field is crucial.
Williams’ role for Georgia this season will include playing as a JACK linebacker in addition to his defensive end duties. This new role might offer him more opportunities to impact the game, particularly in rushing situations. Despite any potential limitations in his statistical output, Williams is still widely regarded as a future first-round NFL draft pick and is seen as one of the premier defensive linemen in the nation.
