Detroit Lions rookie Tyleik Williams is stepping into a bigger role in 2025 after internal DL injuries opened the door for him to start beside DJ Reader. Williams treated his mom to a house and a car in a pair of Instagram posts, underscoring a family-first narrative around a first-round pick who could be relied upon early in September when Detroit hosts Green Bay.

Williams’ elevation comes as Alim McNeill and Levi Onwuzurike recover from ACL injuries, pushing the rookie into a starting role alongside Hutchinson with Davenport on the edge. Hutchinson praised Williams’ progress in camp, signaling a smooth transition as Detroit looks to unlock a high-upside interior with Williams at the center of it all.