Tyleik Williams was drafted No. 28 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
2025 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 28 · #28 overall
Tyleik Williams Ohio State Draft
Tyleik Williams was drafted No. 28 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2025
- NFL games
- 17
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 4162nd at Ohio State
The pick
How Tyleik Williams came off the board in 2025.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 334 lbs
- Hometown
- Manassas, VA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 59 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 17
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 4162nd among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20250 years after the draft
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Tyleik Williams.
Tennessee
Georgia
Oregon
Kentucky
Ohio State in the 2025 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyleik Williams in the 2025 NFL Draft
Tyleik Williams is a Defensive tackle out of Ohio State selected No. 28 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft. 17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tyleik Williams drafted?
Tyleik Williams was selected No. 28 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2025/tyleik-williams.
What college did Tyleik Williams play for?
Tyleik Williams played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Tyleik Williams's NFL career turn out?
17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2025/tyleik-williams.