Ohio State '20 VA DT (SR) - Tyleik Williams ('23 Second Team All-BIG)

Tyleik Williams says he was “fat” when he got to Ohio State last year, and that fatigue was one of the main factors in why he didn’t play more during his true freshman season. pic.twitter.com/yw0NfTBlvx

— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 24, 2022

 

Defensive tackle Tyleik Williams has lost about 40 pounds since enrolling at Ohio State last year. In better shape, he expects to be able to stay on the field longer as a sophomore. More from @brdispatch following the Buckeyes' fourth spring practice: https://t.co/olDBPIULri

— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) March 25, 2022

 

Arriving to Ohio State at 360 pounds, Tyleik Williams says he was “fat” and fatigued as a freshman, but is starting to see his “true potential” after dropping 40 pounds. https://t.co/fwmjJtZlGP

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 25, 2022

 

Tyleik Williams with an inside move from right side, tags Kyle McCord pic.twitter.com/pgoxzZPw7q

— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) April 2, 2022

 

That’s said I’m Top 3 I’m trying to figure out who the last 2..😈 pic.twitter.com/3xkHR7c0Sk

— Tyleik Williams € (@tyleikk) June 22, 2022

 

Tyleik Williams staying in shape, ‘ready to go’ for Buckeyeshttps://t.co/l80Cyyy5yU

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) June 29, 2022

 

Highest pass rush win rates in a season by a Big Ten DT since 2017:

1️⃣ Tyleik Williams (’21): 22.1%
2️⃣ Haskell Garrett (’20): 17.3%
3️⃣ Dre’Mont Jones (’17): 16.6% pic.twitter.com/1vJ1DmMnV6

— PFF College (@PFF_College) July 13, 2022

 

● DT Spotlight ●

Tyleik Williams - Ohio State

• Williams was phenomenal last season as a Freshman. He had 16 Tackles, 6.5 Tackles for Loss, 5 Sacks, 2 Pass Breakups and 1 Forced Fumble. He has excellent size & strength & will be hard to stop in 2022. pic.twitter.com/T87GrO9fWa

— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) July 27, 2022

 

• On Tyleik Williams, Day says he changed his body over the offseason and "flashes" for the Buckeyes. Day wants to see him "take the next step" over the next week.

 

Tyleik Williams looking as quick as advertised off the line at DT: pic.twitter.com/cgd97exKbi

— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) August 4, 2022