New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: DL Tyleik Williams, Ohio State

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Summary

Tyleik Williams possesses an invaluable skill set to effectively anchor against opposing rushing attacks while using his high football IQ to process offensive intentions.

Williams played three-technique in a four-down front; his traits allow him to two-gap or play a gap-and-a-half defense, which can enable coordinators to to lighten the box and play more two-high shells (quarters, palms, etc.), which is a part of Shane Bowen’s defense. 

Williams has serious knockback, good overall play strength, and a natural ability to find the vulnerabilities in double-team blocks, effectively splitting them and wrecking havoc.

Williams has played at several different weights throughout his career, reportedly ranging from 290 pounds to 360+ pounds; consistency in a specific role would benefit Williams and allow him to follow the necessary diet/workout routine to maximize his abilities. 

He cannot consistently threaten offenses as a pass rusher but there are enough flashes to suggest there’s untapped upside in that area. He’s also not the longest, so he may have to rely on a low center of gravity, which he could keep lower at a more consistent rate, and his play strength/processing to best set him up for success in the trenches. Williams would be a very fun player to pair with Dexter Lawrence on the Giants. 

GRADE: 6.31