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"I don't make those decisions," Willis told reporters on
Wednesday morning at the NFL combine at Indianapolis.
After a pause, Willis cracked, "I hate that for me."
Still, Willis is considered a first-round draft choice so he
could indeed end up being the first one off the board.
Willis had a solid 2021 season at Liberty as he passed for 2,857
yards, 27 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, He also rushed for
878 yards and 13 scores. It was his second season as the starter
for the Flames after transferring from Auburn.
His performance and skills have put him in position to become an
NFL team's quarterback of the future -- or even the present.
Willis has dissected the possibility of that occurring soon.
"Teams always are going to let you know how big your position
is," Willis said. "I mean, you're the face of the franchise,
literally. You're the face of the city. So, you've got to
understand everything that comes with that and making sure
you're doing all the right things and making sure you're doing
your job."
Willis passed for three or more touchdowns on five occasions
last season and also posted rushing outputs of 157 and 144 yards
in a single game.
He won't be showing off his running ability in Indianapolis when
the quarterbacks hit the field on Thursday. Willis said he will
throw at the combine but won't run or participate in other
drills.
One team being mentioned as a possible landing spot for Willis
is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who need a replacement for the
retired Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers own the 20th pick.
The other quarterbacks pegged as first-round picks are Kenny
Pickett of Pitt and Matt Corral of Ole Miss. North Carolina's
Sam Howell is a possible late first-round selection.
--Field Level Media
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