Williams' selection with the 28th pick surprised fans who thought the Lions might opt for hometown hero Will Johnson, who fell in the draft because of concerns about a knee injury. On Friday, Williams found his way to Allen Park, Michigan to share his raw thoughts on becoming the Lions' first round pick.

The Detroit Lions are no longer the NFL's Cinderella story. Under the fearless direction of head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, the longtime NFC North afterthought went from scrappy spoiler to conference powerhouse over the last few seasons,