by Scott Abraham
Fri, April 25th 2025 at 8:28 AM
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Cameron Rising #7 of the Utah Utes passes past the defense of Tyleik Williams #91 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half of the Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON (7News) — From Manassas, Virginia to the Motor City.
Unity Reed High School grad Tyleik Williams was selected 28th overall in the NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
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Last season, the defensive tackle notched 46 tackles and 2.5 sacks. In his collegiate career, he recorded 136 career tackles and 11.5 sacks.
Williams anchored the Buckeyes defense during their 2024 National Championship campaign.
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He is a 334-pound presence in the middle of the line, who should instantly upgrade the Lions’ run defense.
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