When was Patrick Willis drafted to the 49ers?
When was Patrick Willis drafted to the 49ers?
Patrick L. Willis (born January 25, 1985) is a former American football linebacker who played his entire eight-year career with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Where did Patrick Willis play college football at?
College career. Willis attended the University of Mississippi (“Ole Miss”), and played for the Ole Miss Rebels football team from 2003 to 2006. As a freshman at Ole Miss, Willis played in all 13 games and made 20 stops.
How many tackles did Patrick Willis have as a sophomore?
As a sophomore in 2004, he appeared in 10 of 11 games and earned honorable mention All- Southeastern Conference (SEC) honors from the Associated Press. He recorded 70 tackles (54 solo), and led the team with 11.0 tackles for a loss and five sacks.
When did Patrick Willis play for the SEC?
During Willis’s last collegiate year in 2006, he led the SEC in tackles once again with 11.4 per game and collected 137 tackles, 11.5 TFLs, seven passes deflected, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He was awarded SEC Defensive Player of the Year, first-team All-SEC, and consensus first-team All-American.
What did Patrick Willis do at the combine?
Originally regarded as a late-first to early-second round draft pick, Willis improved his draft stock with an impressive performance at the NFL Combine; his 4.56 40-yard dash was one of the fastest among linebackers. He also posted a 39-inch vertical jump and recorded 22 repetitions of the 225-lb. bench press.
What was Patrick Willis 40 yard dash time?
Willis clocked in at 4.38 seconds for his 40-yard dash during his University of Mississippi pro-day workout. Analysts of The Sporting News compared him to Jeremiah Trotter. Willis also earned South Team Defensive MVP honors at the 2007 Senior Bowl.