Jordan Willis

A three-year starter at Kansas State, Willis lined up exclusively at left defensive end for the Wildcats with improved production each season, raising his game another notch as a senior. After spending most of his true freshman season as a reserve, he became a full-time starter as a sophomore in 2014 and finished with 25 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. Willis started all 13 games as a junior and led the team with 15.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. He had his most productive season as a senior in 2016 (13 starts) with a conference-best 11.5 sacks, adding 52 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles to receive Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big 12 honors. Willis fills out his uniform with ease and will win over a coaching staff with his work habits and committed mentality. He is quick off the snap with a stubborn motor, but his game is built more on hustle than twitch, lacking desired flexibility to win the corner on speed. Although he doesn?t necessarily have the loose body control or explosive traits that scouts covet in edge rushers, Willis competes with intense determination that leads to production that cannot be overlooked.

strengths

Built for the NFL game with his developed physique and long arms. Strong hands to engage and toss at the point of attack. Not only has long arms, but understands how to use his reach to extend, drive his feet and create push. Calculated with his initial punch to break the rhythm of blockers. Upper body power to bear hug and body slam ballcarriers. Fast off the ball due to reaction quickness and relentless hustle. Won?t quit in pursuit and competes through the echo of the whistle. Responsible for seven forced fumbles the past two seasons ? also blocked a kick in 2015. Film junkie and works with a meticulous attitude. Unselfish, team-first type and leads by example ? voted a senior captain. Productive starting experience and ranks third in school history with 26.0 career sacks.

weaknesses

Stiff, upright rusher with mechanical movements in space. Ordinary edge acceleration and not a true speed rusher. Rounds off the edge and often over-runs the pocket, going the long way to the quarterback. Too easily slowed in congestion and doesn?t show the same power in pursuit. Predictable rush attack and lacks creativity. Stands up at times, stalling his rush. Streaky ball instincts, misreading zone reads and taking himself away from the play. Inconsistent results as an edge setter and doesn?t always play up to his measureables in this area, struggling to re-establish the line of scrimmage.

A three-year letterwinner for Rockhurst under head coach Tony Severino, who lettered at K-State in 1968 and 1969

A 2012 Kansas City Star First Team All-Metro performer

Recorded 58 tackles and nine sacks during his senior season

Named to the MaxPreps 2012 Preseason All-Missouri team prior to his senior year

Amassed 60 total tackles and 13 sacks during his junior campaign

Helped the Hawklets finish with a 13-0 record and win a Missouri Class 6 State Championship as a sophomore in 2010.

Jordan Johnathan Willis was born May 2, 1995, in San Diego, California

Son of Calvin and Demetrica Willis

Has four siblings

Majoring in sociology/criminology with the hopes of attending law school.

2016

fumbles
REC	LOST	FUM
1.0	0.0	0.0

defensive
TFL	QB HUR	TOT	TD	PD	SACKS	SOLO
17.5	4.0	52.0	0.0	3.0	11.5	34.0