ATHENS — One can understand why freshman defensive end Mykel Williams would be compared to Travon Walker. The two were both 5-star prospects from the state of Georgia. Williams was actually ranked higher than that of Walker in their respective recruiting classes, as Williams was the No. 4 overall player in the 2022 cycle and Walker came in at No. 22 in the 2019 cycle.
They both lined up at defensive end, a spot that traditionally hasn’t been productive at Georgia. Willilams was spotted working with the Georgia defensive linemen during Tuesday’s practice. Walker started at the position last season, notching 6.0 sacks for the Bulldogs.
So between the impressive physiques and high expectations — along with both coming from the state of Georgia — it’s easy to expect Williams to follow a similar trajectory of Walker. The latter contributed key snaps as a freshman, using his unreal athleticism to wow on special teams and come up with some timely stops late in the season.
Kirby Smart though wants any and all comparisons between the two to stop. It would downplay how special Walker is while also putting unfair standards on Williams.
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