Tyleik Williams is officially a Detroit Lions after going 28th in the 2025 NFL Draft. Tyleik Williams is a college football defensive tackle who has been a mainstay at the Ohio State Buckeyes' defense over the last few seasons. Williams was a highly sought-after prospect coming out of Unity Reed High School and was the No. 6 player in the state of Virginia. The defensive tackle from Manassas missed out on playing his senior year of high school football due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was a consensus four-star prospect and earned himself an opportunity to participate in the Army All-America Bowl.
The defensive end from Manassas chose to sign with Ohio State over offers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Penn State, South Carolina, UNC, and USC, among others. Williams played in all 12 games in his freshman season and was credited with 27 tackles and five sacks in 2021. Last season, Williams was the Buckeyes' most consistent linesman, recording 54 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble in 2023. In three years with Ohio State Buckeyes, Tyleik has played in 35 games and accumulated 90 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and a forced fumble. After a remarkable junior campaign, Tyleik Williams returned to the Buckeyes for his senior season. As a senior, Williams tallied 46 combo tackles and graduated with a degree in sports industry in December 2024, according to Buckeyes' roster page.
Tyleik Williams’ NIL deals 2025
Tyleik Williams has signed NIL deals with EA Sports, The Foundation, A Kid Again, and a few more (via On3).
Tyleik Williams’ NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 3/23/24 | EA Sports |
| 1/04/24 | The Foundation |
| 12/11/23 | A Kid Again |
| 7/12/23 | NextGenCamps |
| 5/17/23 | The Foundation |
| 11/21/22 | eFuse |
Tyleik Williams’ notable NIL deals
EA Sports
Williams struck a deal with EA Sports for College Football 25 on March 23, 2024, becoming an EA Athlete, as per his Instagram post caption.
The Foundation
Williams announced his NIL partnership with The Foundation Collective. The Foundation Collective provides financial opportunities to support Ohio State athletes.
eFuse
The defensive tackle from Manassas penned his first NIL deal in 2022. On November 21, 2022, Tyleik Williams signed his first Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with eFuse. The company provides the infrastructure for various eSports tournaments.
A Kid Again
Tyleik Williams, along with fellow Ohio State athletes, spent time with all-star kids, engaging in Christmas gift-wrapping, as per the Foundation's official X account.
FAQs on Tyleik Williams
A. Tyleik Williams plays as a defensive tackle.
