NFL Draft: Malik Willis can’t imagine he didn’t get taken within the first spherical
Malik Willis, rumored first-round draft prospect and former Liberty QB, can’t imagine he wasn’t taken on Day 1.
Willis was a rumored match for the Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers, for starters, however all three of these groups handed over him in favor of different gamers. The Steelers even drafted a special quarterback in Pitt’s Kenny Pickett.
Whereas the Liberty product understands the NFL is a chilly enterprise, falling all the way in which to the second spherical was shocking for a QB who thought he may go as excessive as sixth to Carolina.
On social media, Willis made his impression of Thursday’s showcase recognized.
What did occur?
It’s been argued that Willis has probably the most potential out of any quarterback on this yr’s class. Whereas the QB class is among the weaker ones in latest reminiscence, in a quarterback-driven league, non-contenders are at all times only a succesful signal-caller away.
NFL Draft: How far will Malik Willis fall?
There aren’t too many QB-needy groups on the high of the second spherical. The Bucs maintain the primary choice, and whereas they may take the heir-apparent to the recently-retired Tom Brady, Willis can be deemed a shock contemplating they’re attempting to contend now.
Houston has the fifth decide within the second spherical, however they’ve already dedicated to Davis Mills. The Seahawks, who maintain each the ninth and tenth alternatives of the spherical, is likely to be one of the best guess to take a flier on a participant like Willis.
Seattle has the likes of Geno Smith and Drew Lock holding down the QB place, with Baker Mayfield probably on the way in which. Willis would have time to develop in observe and within the movie room earlier than stepping in any actual, aggressive motion within the common season.
Whereas going within the first spherical would’ve been a most well-liked consequence, Willis would possibly come out of this in a good spot anyway.
