Tyleik Williams is being thrust into the starting lineup for the Detroit Lions after the team used their first round selection on the defensive tackle out of The Ohio State University. Williams has huge shoes to fill as a rookie, as he comes in while Alim McNeill and Levi Onwuzurike are on the mend.
Mekhi Wingo, who returned from injury this offseason, will also be around to fill in if Williams has some growing pains.
However, based on recent comments from defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, it sure sounds like the pressure is on Williams to perform admirably as a starting defensive lineman against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 in a key divisional opener.