Liberty quarterback Malik Willis is currently in a battle for the starting job with Chris Ferguson, and Pro Football Focus has ranked Willis among No. 123 of all 130 starting quarterbacks in the FBS.
Last year, Buckshot Calvert was rated by PFF as the 92nd best starting quarterback in the country. Here’s what the site had to say about the former Auburn transfer quarterback:
Willis is the likely replacement to Stephen Clavert, who produced an above-average 76.2 passing grade in 2019. Willis does bring some great rushing ability to the table. Prior to joining the Flames in 2019 (sat out due to transfer rules), he saw limited action with Auburn. He did look like a breakaway threat on the ground with his speed, as 10 of his 28 carries resulted in a 10-plus yard gain. His capability as a passer is a complete unknown.
Here’s where the rest of Liberty’s (currently scheduled) 2020 opponents land on the list:
117. UL Monroe: Colby Suits
103. FIU: Kaylan Wiggins
99. Syracuse: Tommy DeVito
94. Western Kentucky: Tyrrell Pigrome
92. NC State: Devin Leary
46. Southern Miss: Jack Abraham
35. Virginia Tech: Hendon Hooker
*photo courtesy Liberty Athletics
