Lions beat reporters Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva discuss the selection of Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Here’s highlights from this special edition of the Detroit News/Detroit Lions podcast:
▶ :50: Bit of a surprise pick
▶ 1:30: One of the best run stuffers in the draft
▶ 2:40: Compared to DT Alim McNeill
▶ 3:30: Potential as a pass rusher
Niyo: Lions relieved to land Tyleik Williams in first round flush with defensive linemen
Lions add ‘power, agility’ on defensive line with Ohio State’s Tyleik Williams
Lions GM Brad Holmes squashes trade rumors regarding wide receiver Jameson Williams
‘A great day’: Lions’ Kerby Joseph has sights on Super Bowl, Hall of Fame after payday
Get to know Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, the Lions’ first-round draft pick
National analysts have wide range of opinions about Lions picking Tyleik Williams
Complete coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft
Recap: Lions draft Buckeye DL Tyleik Williams in first round; trio of Wolverines selected
Cam Ward, Travis Hunter go 1-2 in NFL Draft; Shedeur Sanders gets shut out
Michigan’s Mason Graham, ‘DNA match’ for Browns defense, drafted fifth overall
‘Best fit for us’: Colston Loveland, Michigan tight end, selected 10th by Bears
Dolphins say Michigan’s Kenneth Grant has ‘right stuff,’ draft him at No. 13
Steelers draft Derrick Harmon in ‘bittersweet’ moment for Detroit Loyola product
‘Let’s go, Buffalo!’: Bills use No. 30 pick on West Bloomfield product Maxwell Hairston
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson goes undrafted during first round
Green Bay takes different approach to hosting NFL Draft than Detroit, but with same goal
Trade ups, tight ends, Day 2 steals: 6 thoughts on how Lions could approach NFL Draft
Talent at the top: Grading the Lions’ 2022 draft as players hit 3-year benchmark
Ranking the best Lions pick in franchise history at each first-round draft slot
▶ 4:40: Crushed draft-combine interviews
▶ 5:20: Dominated during national championship run
▶ 7:20: Expected the unexpected with GM Brad Holmes
▶ 8:40: Holmes stayed put at pick No. 28
▶ 9:50: Possible second-day draft options
▶ 10:30: Holmes ends Jameson Williams’ trade rumors
▶ 12:30: NFC North draft picks
▶ 14:50: Day 2 podcast Friday night
Previous Gritiron Gang episodes
▶ Lions’ biggest draft needs, Jamo’s contract options
▶ Predicting the first round of NFL Draft with John Niyo
▶ Holmes, Campbell pleased with Lions’ offseason
▶ Lions overdue for game overseas; 16 funny stories from season
▶ Jared Goff on Netflix; NFL proposed changes
▶ Lions busy in free agency; add CB Reed, DT Lopez
▶ Lions free agency preview; Za’Darius Smith released
