Penn State has developed a reputation for quality, if not elite defensive end play, and the program is hoping Mylachi Williams is cut from the same cloth.
Williams is a talented second-year player from Philadelphia.
Penn State has gotten plenty of Philly-based players in the past, and none have been better than Abdul Carter.
Carter also happens to be Penn State’s most recent star at defensive end. His performance in his first— and only— season at DE helped make him the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft.
If Mylachi Willams ends up anywhere close to Carter, Penn State and its fans will be in for a treat.
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 252 pounds
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Before Penn State: Williams attended Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School. The name of that school is a mouthful, and while there, Williams was a handful for opposing offenses. As a senior captain, he helped his team to a City League title as a senior. He committed to Penn State last July before his senior season, and by the time he signed in December, was a three-star recruit and the No. 12 overall player in Pennsylvania according to 247Sports.
Last year: Like many freshmen do, Williams redshirted his first season.
Where he stands: Even with the loss of Carter— along with Amin Vanover (eligibility) and Smith Vilbert (transfer)— Penn State has plenty of talent at defensive end. The group is led by Dani Dennis-Sutton, who could well be a first-round pick in next year’s draft, and features sixth-year senior Zuriah Fisher, Texas A&M transfer Enai White and promising freshman Yvan Kemajou. So it’s unlikely that Williams will get a lot of playing time. But he’ll still have the chance to impress James Franklin and the coaching staff on the practice field.
A quote by Williams: “How they treat me like family (stands out). It feels like home. It’s everyone. Every time we come up, it’s the same experience. It just feels like home. They treated my family really well. They treated me really well. They treated everyone else really. It’s just the same every time.” — Williams to 247Sports after his official visit to Penn State last summer.
A quote about Williams: ”Prototype speed rusher off the edge with tremendous length on a leaner athletic frame. Excellent first step and flexibility allows him to burst off the line of scrimmage and turn the corner to get to the quarterback with ease. Change of direction and maneuverability in space allows him to drop to the flat and function in the open field. Developed hand usage and ability to win with length at the point of attack is advanced for his age. Has pop in his hands and able to shed blockers while engaged at the line of scrimmage. Will need to add mass throughout frame in order to hold the point and set the edge effectively at the next level. Has all the physical and athletic tools to become a pass rushing nightmare for opposing offenses for years to come.” — On3Sports’ scouting profile on Williams.
