2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 225
Commending Tyleik Williams.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Tyleik Williams, a graduate of Unity Reed High School, became the first athlete from Prince William County Public Schools to be selected in the first round of the National Football League Draft in 2025; and
WHEREAS, born in Manassas, Tyleik Williams was a three-year starter for the Unity Reed Lions before matriculating at The Ohio State University, where he started as a defensive lineman as a true freshman; and
WHEREAS, during his college career, Tyleik Williams recorded 137 tackles, 27 tackles for a loss, and 11.5 sacks in 51 games; in his final game, he helped lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to a national championship title with a 34–23 victory over the University of Notre Dame; and
WHEREAS, Tyleik Williams earned a reputation as an elite athlete for his speed, instincts, and versatility and was a top prospect in the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Draft; and
WHEREAS, Tyleik Williams was drafted 28th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions; in addition to being the highest-ever draftee from Prince William County Public Schools, he became the fifth player in Unity Reed High School history drafted by an NFL team; now, therefore, be it