By Josh 
The continue to stay active this offseason, recently spotlighting wide receiver following his breakout 2025 season.
Williams finished the year with 65 receptions for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games, averaging 17.2 yards per catch. His production reinforced Detroit’s decision to sign him to a three-year extension worth up to $83 million in 2025.
A former first-round pick in 2022, Williams has bounced back from an ACL injury and early-career setbacks to become a key piece of the offense.
The team also acknowledged him off the field, posting a birthday message that read: “WAYMO blessings, happy birthday.”
Draft Focus
Looking ahead, the Lions hold the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. projects them selecting Alabama tackle to address the gap left by .
At No. 50, he links Detroit to Illinois edge rusher , a physical defender who could complement .
Bottom Line
Williams has firmly established himself as a core player, while Detroit now shifts attention to the draft to strengthen key areas and build around its current roster.