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Detroit Lions NFL Draft Injury Report: Texas A&M DT Tyler Onyedim
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions are considering DT Tyler Onyedim in the NFL Draft despite a low positional need. Onyedim has a low medical concern level and previously met with the Lions at the NFL Combine.
Key points
- Detroit Lions considering DT Tyler Onyedim in NFL Draft
- Onyedim has low medical concern level
- Alim McNeill's return expected to enhance defensive line
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The Lions may be looking for more DT help in the NFL Draft, even though that position scored a relatively low need in my Lions defensive positional needs rankings. The expected return to full production of Alim McNeill from his 2024 ACL should help massively. Tyler Onyedim is a DT prospect who formally met with the Lions at the NFL Combine, and carries a low medical concern level.
Here is the excerpt from my medical report on Tyler Onyedim:
(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)
Tyler Onyedim, DT (23) - Texas A&M
Projected round 3. Formal meeting with Lions at combine. Matt Miller’s #92 overall player.
Concern level 1/10
- 2025: 13/13 games. Minor possible lower body injury.
- 2024: 13/14 games. Opted out of bowl due to transfer.
- 2023: 13/13 games
Q&A
What is Tyler Onyedim's injury status ahead of the NFL Draft?
Tyler Onyedim carries a low medical concern level, indicating minimal injury issues as he approaches the NFL Draft.
How does Alim McNeill's return affect the Lions' draft strategy?
Alim McNeill's expected return from his ACL injury is anticipated to significantly bolster the Lions' defensive line, potentially reducing the urgency to draft a DT.
When did Tyler Onyedim meet with the Detroit Lions?
Tyler Onyedim formally met with the Detroit Lions at the NFL Combine.