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The Green Bay Packers have met with Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams during the pre-draft process, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Packers Wire reached out to Schultz to confirm Williams as a pre-draft visitor to Green Bay but haven't heard back. This post will be updated if Williams is verified as one of the Packers' 30 visits.
Williams (6-3, 333) was a four-time All-Big Ten selection for the Buckeyes. A 25-game starter, Williams produced 27 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, 10 batted passes and a forced fumble while appearing in 52 career games.
Williams burst onto the scene with 6.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks as a true freshman and rotational player in 2021. He produced 18.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks over his final two collegiate seasons, including 8.0 tackles for loss over 13 games for the national champions in 2024.
Williams has the frame and run-stopping power of a pro nose tackle, although he played primarily at three-technique for the Buckeyes.
According to Pro Football Focus, Williams produced 19 pressures while delivering an elite run defense grade in 2024. He is a far better run defender than pocket disruptor, although he did flash pass-rushing ability early in his collegiate career.
On the injury front, Williams battled a lower body injury and ankle injury while missing three total games in 2024, so the Packers may want to complete the medical evaluation before the draft.
Williams ranks as the No. 43 overall player on the consensus big board, suggesting he could be an option for the Packers in the first or second round.
The Packers could use a future nose tackle prospect to develop behind Kenny Clark. Green Bay lost TJ Slaton, the team's primary run stuffer inside, during free agency.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers meet with Ohio State DL Tyleik Williams during pre-draft process
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Williams (6-3, 333) was a four-time All-Big Ten selection for the Buckeyes. A 25-game starter, Williams produced 27 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, 10 batted passes and a forced fumble while appearing in 52 career games.
Williams burst onto the scene with 6.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks as a true freshman and rotational player in 2021. He produced 18.0 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks over his final two collegiate seasons, including 8.0 tackles for loss over 13 games for the national champions in 2024.
Williams has the frame and run-stopping power of a pro nose tackle, although he played primarily at three-technique for the Buckeyes.
According to Pro Football Focus, Williams produced 19 pressures while delivering an elite run defense grade in 2024. He is a far better run defender than pocket disruptor, although he did flash pass-rushing ability early in his collegiate career.
On the injury front, Williams battled a lower body injury and ankle injury while missing three total games in 2024, so the Packers may want to complete the medical evaluation before the draft.
Williams ranks as the No. 43 overall player on the consensus big board, suggesting he could be an option for the Packers in the first or second round.
The Packers could use a future nose tackle prospect to develop behind Kenny Clark. Green Bay lost TJ Slaton, the team's primary run stuffer inside, during free agency.
This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers meet with Ohio State DL Tyleik Williams during pre-draft process
Continue reading...
