Back during rookie minicamp, Detroit Lions first-round pick Tyleik Williams was wearing number 78. When asked why he was sporting that number—something he didn’t wear in college—it was pretty clear he didn’t want to rock 78.
“Trying to get 91, but it’s already taken,” Williams said. “But hopefully, I can get out of 78. I don’t want (it), but right now, it’s 78. Now, I’m going to stick with it, make it look good. But for right now, that’s my number.”
The problem for Williams is that veteran defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike is currently sporting the number 91—Williams’ number he wore at Ohio State.