Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is already having some fun with his new teammate — first-round pick Tyleik Williams, the talented defensive tackle out of Ohio State. But if you expected Hutchinson, a proud Michigan alum, to let that slide without a friendly jab, think again.
“Tyleik’s a great addition. Unfortunately, he’s a Buckeye,” Hutchinson joked on Thursday.
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The comment, shared by Kory Woods on social media, drew plenty of laughs and was clearly all in good fun. Hutchinson knows what Williams brings to the table: raw power, quickness, and the potential to help anchor Detroit’s defensive interior alongside Alim McNeill.
Still, the Michigan–Ohio State rivalry runs deep — even at the pro level — and Hutchinson wasn’t going to pass up a golden opportunity to take a lighthearted swipe.
Why it matters
Tyleik Williams is expected to play a key role on the Lions’ revamped defensive line, and getting early support (even with a little sarcasm) from a leader like Hutchinson shows that the chemistry is already clicking.
It also highlights the kind of locker room culture Dan Campbell has built — one where players can compete hard and still laugh harder.