John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan were relieved that 49ers’ top pick Mykel Williams escaped the NFL Draft’s top 10 slots to land on their recalibrating defensive line.

The 49ers see Williams as the bookend for Nick Bosa they’ve been seeking since Dee Ford started having injury issues during the 2019 season.

The big DE provides a real boost on the defensive line, giving the 49ers a much-needed mismatch on the edge as he and Bosa build a true tandem on outside. While Bosa will still need some coverage at defensive tackle, Willliams gives them a blue chip caliber prospect at edge.