Tyleik Williams is part of the Lions DT rotation after being drafted, with the team signaling a growing rotation. His development and snaps will influence the interior pressure and keeper value, particularly if McNeill misses time or slows the ramp back.

Williams started inside next to Reader, finishing with two tackles and pressuring Love once. His 63.9 overall initial grade ranked fifth on the Lions, and his run-defense impact suggested he could grow into a disruptive interior presence, potentially expanding his role if his pass rush improves.

Williams, a former Ohio State star, is the focal point of Detroit's interior run defense in Sheppard's scheme. He must adapt to a DT role that prioritizes violent gaps and two-gap stability over stat-line pressure, with McNeill returning from ACL injury and Reader praising his growth and next-page mentality.

Williams, a first-round DT from Ohio State, is eyed to anchor Detroit’s interior run defense and provide interior pass-rush presence. At 22, he’s a high-ceiling rookie who could grow into a major factor if he adapts quickly to NFL scheming and athletic demands.

Tyleik Williams brings interior disruption to Detroit’s defensive line, with weight and quickness to collapse gaps and threaten the run. His learning curve will test the Lions’ ability to maintain gap discipline while offering a legitimate interior pass-rush threat to pressure QBs from multiple angles. His development is closely tied to how quickly he can translate college technique to NFL-level blockers and how he pairs with McNeill and Reader to form a cohesive front.