A massive defensive tackle, Williams brings the versatility to play either the nose tackle or the three-technique positions. Additionally, he possesses that trademark grit that has defined many of the Lions' draft picks throughout Brad Holmes' tenure.

If the Lions didn't take him at No. 28, Tyleik Williams said he thought the Buffalo Bills might have drafted him at Pick No. 30

The Lions selected Williams with the 28th overall pick on Thursday night, shoring up the defensive tackle position decimated by injuries last season. Williams explained to Lions team reporter Dannie Rogers that he took the initiative in his pre-draft process to allow coaches to see more of his skill set.