Philadelphia Eagles eyeing disruptive Ohio State star and top run defender from 2025 NFL Draft class
The Philadelphia Eagles could go a number of ways with their first two picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, but bolstering their trenches is always a good idea. According to FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz, the Eagles have used one of their Top 30 visits to take a closer look at Ohio State star and […]
The Philadelphia Eagles could go a number of ways with their first two picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, but bolstering their trenches is always a good idea.
According to FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz, the Eagles have used one of their Top 30 visits to take a closer look at Ohio State star and one of the top run defenders from this year's draft class, Tyleik Williams.
"Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams has had a busy pre-draft process. Per sources, he’s met with the #Eagles, #Bills, #Texans, and #Packers, with visits to the #Lions, #Ravens and #49ers still ahead," writes Schultz.
"Williams is regarded as one of the top run-defending defensive linemen in this class, and is projected to go in the late first or early second-round."
Williams, 6'3" and 327 pounds, logged a noteworthy 2023 season, earning him Second-team All-Big Ten honors. His performance contributed significantly to Ohio State's defense, which was ranked No. 1 nationally in both total and scoring defense during his tenure. In the 2024 season, he maintained his impactful presence on the field, recording 46 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks .​
In four seasons with the Buckeyes, Williams amassed 129 total tackles, 18.0 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks.
Here's what NFL Network's Lance Zierlen had to say about Williams in his official scouting report
Drain-clogging run defender with violent first contact and nimble feet for impressive tackle production. Williams flashes an ability to play through or around the block. He physically dominates man-on-man matchups but inconsistent pad level and shorter arms hinder his double-team take-ons. He needs to focus on developing his hands to keep longer NFL guards from getting into him and neutralizing his power. Williams should pressure the pocket from time to time but might not win on his own enough to see many third-down reps. The knock-back pop and ability to eat up runners in his general vicinity could help him become an impactful, run-stuffing three-technique.
Depending on where you look, Williams is considered a late Round 1 or early Round 2 pick. Of course, if they can, the Eagles would benefit from picking him on Day 2.
