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Could Tyleik Williams be the pick in the second round?
We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at defensive lineman Tyleik Williams out of Ohio State.
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 334-lbs
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Size: 10 1/4”
+ Stout, well-built nose tackle with three-down ability
+ Hands are violent and relentless when working through blocks
+ Powerful human that does not get moved in the running game
+ Takes on double teams with good technique and strength
+ Sinks into hips and legs well when doubled to plug up holes
+ NFL size and athleticism to be an instant contributor
+ Maximizes his length to keep his chest clean and not get washed
+ Better athlete and pass rush profile than given credit for
- Needs to do a better job of firing off the ball to not get reached early in reps
- Plays a bit tall for a shorter interior lineman
- Hot motor leads to a bit of recklessness giving up gap integrity
- Lack of pass rush plans to a lot of stagnant rushes
- Needs to find a go-to counter to work off his bull rush
- Will need to see about the severity of the injury he suffered during his pro day
2nd
The Cowboys need to improve their run defense along the interior in this year’s draft. Tyleik Williams can be that guy for them. While he is more known for his strength in the trenches against the run, Williams possesses intriguing pass rush traits to develop his three-down ability in the NFL. Williams will need to play with better knee-bend and improve his get off to avoid being reached easily, but overall he is an impact run defender who can walk in as competition for Mazi Smith at the 1-technique spot.
