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Lions can finally dump draft disappointment if rookie explodes onto the scene

When the Detroit Lions drafted Tyleik Williams in the first round of the 2025 draft, it was a bit of a head-scratcher. The team could have taken a pass rusher here or even with the 2nd round pick they held, but instead, they took a run-stopper in Williams to shore up the other end of the defensive line.

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