Tyleik Williams
Detroit Lions·328 lbRecruited
Class of 2021 · Defensive lineman · High school: Unity Reed, Manassas, VA
Partial offer list. Offer lists for the 2021 class are partial everywhere we can read them: we hold 3 or more offers for 43 of 3,366 recruits, and we grade only those boards.
College: Ohio State 2021
Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Ohio State · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 6 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 155 |
| 2022 | 21 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 370 |
| 2023 | 54 | 10 | 3.0 | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| 2024 | 46 | 8 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 81 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Ohio State · 2025 draft class
Williams is a disruptive interior defensive lineman with exceptional quickness and power. He possesses an explosive first step that allows him to penetrate gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. Williams demonstrates good hand usage and leverage awareness, effectively shedding blocks to make plays. His motor runs consistently, pursuing plays with effort and finishing tackles with authority. In pass rush situations, Williams shows the ability to collapse the pocket with bull rushes and is developing more refined moves.
Strengths
- Explosive first step
- penetration ability
- power
- hand technique
- motor
- disruptive potential
- block shedding
- interior pass rush
Concerns
- Inconsistent pad level affects leverage
- can improve lateral pursuit range
- still developing stamina for consistent three-down impact
- occasional gap discipline lapses