Malik Willis continues to impress during his time in front of NFL scouts and team executives, as he has begun visiting teams ahead of the upcoming draft as we continue inching towards the 2022 NFL Draft which begins on Thursday, April 28.
The 6’1″, 225 pound athlete and native of Atlanta, Georgia, finished his time at Liberty with a 17-6 record as a starting quarterback. This past season, Willis completed 207 of 339 passes for 2,857 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He also led the Flames in rushing with 878 yards and 13 touchdowns on 197 carries.
Liberty has had eight players drafted in the NFL Draft all-time, but only one has been selected earlier than the fourth round. In 1990, tight end Eric Green was taken in the first round with the No. 21 overall selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Several Liberty players have been taken in the 4th round including Kelvin Edwards (1986), Walt Aikens (2014), and Antonio Gandy-Golden (2020).
Here’s a look at some of Malik Willis’ current mock draft estimates that have been updated in recent days:
- 1st round, #2 overall, Detroit Lions: The Pewter Report
- 1st round, #2 overall, Detroit Lions: TWSN
- 1st round, #2 overall, Detroit Lions: Weekly Spiral
- 1st round, #2 overall, Detroit Lions: The Game Haus
- 1st round, #2 overall, Detroit Lions: Windy City Gridiron
- 1st round, #2 overall, Detroit Lions: The Huddle
- 1st round, #5 overall, New Orleans Saints: The Sporting News
- 1st round, #5 overall, Seattle Seahawks: Pro Football Network (Joe Broback)
- 1st round, #5 overall, Pittsburgh Steelers: USA Today
- 1st round, #6 overall, Carolina Panthers: ESPN, (Mel Kiper, Jr.)
- 1st round, #6 overall, Carolina Panthers: NFL.com (Adam Rank)
- 1st round, #6 overall, Carolina Panthers: Walter Football
- 1st round, #6 overall, Carolina Panthers: Fantasy Pros
- 1st round, #6 overall, Carolina Panthers: Drafttek
- 1st round, #7 overall, New Orleans Saints: PFF
- 1st round, #8 overall, Atlanta Falcons: The Athletic
- 1st round, #8 overall, Atlanta Falcons: Tankathon
- 1st round, #8 overall, Atlanta Falcons: Draft Wire
- 1st round, #9 overall, Seattle Seahawks: CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson)
- 1st round, #11 overall, Washington Commanders: Pro Football Network (Cam Mellor)
- 1st round, #16 overall, New Orleans Saints: NFL.com (Lance Zierlein)
- 1st round, #19 overall, New Orleans Saints: CBS Sports (Will Brinson)
- 1st round, #20 overall, Pittsburgh Steelers: NFL.com (Rhett Lewis)
- 1st round, #20 overall, Pittsburgh Steelers: CBS Sports (Josh Edwards)