The Ohio State football program was not expected to have many first-round picks in this draft. In fact, only one was consistently mocked. Instead, the Ohio State Buckeyes had three guys taken in the first 28 picks. Tyleik Williams is headed to the Detroit Lions, meaning TTUN fans will now have to root for him.
Williams was the 28th overall pick in the NFL Draft. He goes to a Lions team that has been one of the best teams in the NFL over the last couple of years. They are going to love what Williams is able to bring to their defense because Williams just makes plays around the ball.
Williams was one of the reasons why the Buckeyes were able to win the national championship. His ability to push the middle of the line of scrimmage back was huge. Even though his sack totals weren't impressive over the course of his career, they didn't need to be.
Michigan fans now have to root for great Ohio State defensive tackle
This is a guy who just plugs up the middle and can stop the run. He doesn't let running backs get very far when they run up the guy, and he's someone who commands double-teams. That's a big reason why the Lions wanted to draft him, so they can free up Aidan Hutchison a bit more.
Michigan fans will now have to root for an Ohio State defensive tackle on their pro team. Williams is going to be a great player for a really good team, and he will change a lot of Michigan fans' minds. He is going to be a player who can start right away and play a lot of snaps.
The Buckeyes loved having Williams on their team. He will be missed this season as they try to defend their national title in 2025.