GET TO KNOW: Defensive lineman Tyleik Williams

GET TO KNOW: Defensive lineman Tyleik Williams

Detroit Lions
17 Jun 2025, 16:30 GMT+

Nickname?

Tyleik Williams: T, Leik. My strength coach used to call me Leiky-poo.

Hometown?

Williams: Manassas, Virginia

If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you'd take them would be

Williams: Uptown Alley

College major?

Williams: Sports industry

If you could live in the world of a TV show or movie, what would it be?

Williams: The Walking Dead

Which actor would play you in a movie about your life?

Williams: The Rock (Dwayne Johnson)

Favorite emoji?

Williams: Laughing

Favorite meal?

Williams: Pizza (ham, barbecue sauce instead of tomato, onions), pasta

What would your entrance music be?

Williams: Iron Man Black Sabbath

Do you have any hidden talents?

Williams: I'm one of the best Fortnite players on the team.

If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?

Williams: Athletic trainer

If you could have any super power, what would it be?

Williams: Make anything spawn

If you could play a different NFL position, what would it be?

Williams: Running back. 100 percent.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Williams: Winning the national championship.

Who's one person you'd like to meet?

Williams: Aaron Donald

Who is your favorite athlete of all time?

Williams: Aaron Donald

What's your favorite thing about Detroit so far?

Williams: My house I just bought.

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