Tyleik Williams

22-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Williams was selected in the first round (28th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft after an impressive collegiate career at Ohio State. The defensive tackle, who measures in at 6-foot-3 and 334 pounds, recorded 18 tackles for loss, including 5.5 sacks, over his final two years in Columbus. He will join an experienced interior defensive line group that includes Alim McNeill and DJ Reader, among others. McNeill in particular is recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee, and if McNeill isn't a full go to start the 2025 campaign, Williams could step right into a prominent role Week 1. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year contract with the Lions in May of 2025.
Practicing Saturday
DTDetroit Lions
July 26, 2025
Williams (leg/personal) practiced with the Lions on Saturday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
Williams returned to practice Thursday before being absent Friday, which was due to personal reasons, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The rookie first-round pick struggled with a leg injury during OTAs, but that looks like it's behind him with training camp underway. Williams is vying for a starting role at defensive tackle next to DJ Reader because Alim McNeill (knee) is expected to miss a few months to start the year.
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Snap %
Detroit LionsLions 2024 DT Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

65560%
58153%
52448%
16215%
787%
525%
242%
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2024 Tyleik Williams Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Tyleik Williams' measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
334 lbs
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
32.00 in
 
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Not practicing yet
DTDetroit Lions
Leg
June 5, 2025
Williams (leg) has not yet participated in OTAs, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
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DTDetroit Lions
April 24, 2025
The Lions selected Williams in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 28th overall.
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