Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Tyleik Williams has his sights set on switching his jersey number. While he wore No. 91 at Ohio State, that number is currently held by teammate Levi Onwuzurike. For now, Williams is wearing No. 78 but says he hopes to eventually claim his old number — though he’s committed to “making 78 look good” in the meantime.
Williams was limited during the first day of rookie minicamp due to the long College Football Playoff run with the Buckeyes, but he’s focusing on mental reps, studying the playbook, and preparing to contribute at a high level once he’s on the field. Williams also revealed he may have dodged a draft night prank call, noting he ignored a suspicious number thanks to a heads-up warning. Lions rookies believe the league should do more to prevent prank calls on such a big night.
Tyleik Williams Shares Rookie Camp Goals, Draft Night Story
