Jordan Willis (American football)

Jordan Johnathan Willis (born May 2, 1995) is an American football outside linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Jordan Willis
Willis with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017
No. 55 – New York Jets
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-05-02) May 2, 1995
San Diego, California
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Rockhurst (Kansas City, Missouri)
College:Kansas State
NFL Draft:2017 / Round: 3 / Pick: 73
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Total tackles:52
Sacks:3
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Willis attended Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He had 58 tackles and nine sacks as a senior and 60 tackles and 13 sacks as a junior. Willis also served as the student body president as a senior. He committed to Kansas State University to play college football.

College career

As a true freshman at Kansas State in 2013, Willis played in nine games and had one sack. As a sophomore in 2014, he started all 13 games and had 26 tackles and 4.5 sacks. As a junior in 2015, Willis again started all 13 games, recording 36 tackles and 9.5 sacks.[1][2][3] As a senior, he was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year after recording 52 tackles and 11.5 sacks.[4][5][6]

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Willis was drafted by Cincinnati Bengals in the third round, 73rd overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.[7]

On September 10, 2019, Willis was released by the Bengals.[8]

New York Jets

On September 11, 2019, Willis was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[9]

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References
  1. Corbitt, Ken. "K-State's Jordan Willis strives for consistency". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
  2. Service, Tribune News. "Jordan Willis looks to build off strong 2015 season". Junctioncityunion.com.
  3. Jordan Willis quietly becomes K-State’s loudest defender
  4. Jordan Willis epitomizes Kansas State football, Bill Snyder says
  5. Jun 30, foxsports; ET, 2017 at 10:28p (December 13, 2016). "Kansas State Wildcat Jordan Willis Is Destined For NFL Stardom". FOX Sports.
  6. Corbitt, Ken. "Jordan Willis: Epitome of a Wildcat". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
  7. Toback, Rebecca (April 28, 2017). "Bengals 2017 NFL Draft: Cincinnati selects Kansas State DE Jordan Willis in Round 3". CincyJungle.com.
  8. "Bengals Sign LB Reynolds, Waive DE Willis". Bengals.com. September 10, 2019.
  9. Greenberg, Ethan (September 11, 2019). "Jets Claim DL Jordan Willis". NewYorkJets.com.
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