Malik Willis

Kenny Pickett went in the first round, but he was the only QB to hear his name called.

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With loud tools across the board, Liberty quarterback Malik Willis may have the highest ceiling of the 2022 quarterback prospects.

By no means are Willis and Wilson the same player; Wilson was far more complete as a prospect coming out. Willis' strengths fall right in line with the present—and seemingly future—of the quarterback position. Quarterback Malik Willis proved a divisive evaluation in the 2022 NFL Draft. Willis embodies the "tools-y" skillset in-vogue in the pros.

Malik Willis could be the first quarterback selected in the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday night. The former Liberty quarterback is in Las Vegas, Nevada, ...

The 2022 NFL Draft is airing on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. The former Liberty quarterback is in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the 2022 NFL Draft is taking place for the first time. Malik Willis could be the first quarterback selected in the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis may be the best quarterback in the 2022 NFL draft, but unlike previous years, there's no talk of a quarterback going first ...

That’s what’s best about him, he can help the team in either spot.” “I also believe he can handle being the backup if that’s what’s best for that organization. “I don’t think that’s a question in my mind,” Freeze said when asked if Willis can start as a rookie.

Opelika-Auburn News reporter Justin Lee said Malik Willis wouldn't have made Auburn football any better during the 2019 season had he started.

Nix now has a chance to show out in Oregon and prove that he was never the source of Auburn’s problems. — Justin Lee (@ByJustinLee)April 28, 2022 — Justin Lee (@ByJustinLee)April 28, 2022

Kenny Pickett was the only quarterback taken in the first round of the 2022 draft, leaving Malik Willis still on the board heading into Day 2.

The Flames quarterback made headlines by giving his NFL Combine equipment to a homeless person in Indianapolis, and he has appeared nothing but happy to go through the arduous draft process. Willis, 22, has been under a microscope since his college career ended, and he has taken it all in stride. The Steelers kept him in Pittsburgh with the 20th overall pick.

Opelika-Auburn News reporter Justin Lee said Malik Willis wouldn't have made Auburn football any better during the 2019 season had he started.

Nix now has a chance to show out in Oregon and prove that he was never the source of Auburn’s problems. — Justin Lee (@ByJustinLee)April 28, 2022 — Justin Lee (@ByJustinLee)April 28, 2022

The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft has come to a close. As teams reconvene to organize their big boards following all of the action, they will find some ...

48. Josh Paschal, EDGE, Kentucky (No. 79 overall) 42. Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Oklahoma (No. 73 overall) 39. Desmond Ridder (No. 70 overall) 41. Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC (No. 72 overall) 23. Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State (No. 53 overall) 22. Myjai Sanders, EDGE, Cincinnati (No. 52 overall) 15. David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan (No. 44 overall) 14. Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn State (No. 42 overall) 13. Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Penn State (No. 41 overall) 5. Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota (No. 24 overall) As teams reconvene to organize their big boards following all of the action, they will find some very talented prospects still on the board. The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft has come to a close.

Four players who attended the 2022 NFL draft did not hear their names called during Thursday night's first round. Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral, ...

This year’s draft was widely viewed as a weak one for quarterbacks, but it was surprising that only one quarterback, Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett, was selected in the first round. The Buccaneers have the 33rd overall pick and first in tonight’s second round, so they’ll have their pick of the players available — and the opportunity to spend all day fielding trade offers. Four players who attended the 2022 NFL draft did not hear their names called during Thursday night’s first round.

There's plenty of first-round-caliber talent still waiting at the start of Day 2, including some notable names at key positions.

Ultimately, even though Ojabo might be a full year or more from becoming a reliable and consistent starter, his explosiveness and burgeoning set of pass-rush moves will earn him plenty of chances to make a splash. Consistency will be key at the next level, however, as his linear and occasionally out-of-control approach too often takes him out of plays. A torn anterior cruciate ligament knocked him off track, but he could still round into a No. 1 receiver if he can fill out his 6-3, 195-pound frame and learn not to rely so heavily on his ball skills. At 6-6 and 283 pounds, his size might actually work against him given his leverage issues and struggles to anchor on the interior. As a designated pass rusher, he should find that his initial burst and extensive know-how will provide him fairly regularly with a path to the quarterback. Still, Corral is essentially a mystery box as an NFL quarterback prospect because his work in a scheme dependent on RPOs and play action make him a precarious projection. Following in the footsteps of 2021 first-rounder Payton Turner, Hall is Houston's latest long, disruptive defensive lineman whose career appears to be on the upswing. Utilizing a 6-3, 248-pound pass rusher effectively might require some creativity, but the effort would be worthwhile to field one of college football's most consistently disruptive defenders. Good luck to any offensive lineman trying to keep the 6-4, 325-pound Jones at bay in a one-on-one matchup. Pitre can grapple with receivers from the slot, chase down running backs in the backfield or create havoc as a blitzer, making him a valuable and versatile piece for an attacking scheme. Far from a finished product, Mafe is still learning to tap into his explosive get-off and impressive power to become a complete pass rusher. Dean also can squeeze past blockers as a blitzer and stick with running backs and tight ends all around the field in coverage.

Despite being placed atop most draft board as the best quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, Liberty's Malik Willis is still waiting to hear his name called in ...

2022 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap, Winners & Losers: Jets/Giants ace multiple picks, Eagles trade for A.J. Brown, Kenny Pickett only QB off the board to the Steelers ...

48. Josh Paschal, EDGE, Kentucky (No. 79 overall) 42. Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Oklahoma (No. 73 overall) 39. Desmond Ridder (No. 70 overall) 41. Drake Jackson, EDGE, USC (No. 72 overall) 23. Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State (No. 53 overall) 22. Myjai Sanders, EDGE, Cincinnati (No. 52 overall) 15. David Ojabo, EDGE, Michigan (No. 44 overall) 14. Jaquan Brisker, S, Penn State (No. 42 overall) 13. Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE, Penn State (No. 41 overall) 5. Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota (No. 24 overall) As teams reconvene to organize their big boards following all of the action, they will find some very talented prospects still on the board. The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft has come to a close.

In a first round where only one quarterback was selected — and that one, Kenny Pickett, had to wait until pick No. 20 — Malik Willis was left to wait ...

Andy Dalton, a second-round pick in 2011, also started six games for the Bears. The former Liberty quarterback enters Friday's second round as one of the best players available, regardless of position. NFL Draft by the numbers: No RBs taken, only 1 QB picked and more stats to know from the first round

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis is still on board, setting up some interesting scenarios for the second day of the draft.

The Seattle Seahawks have the 40th and 41st picks, so they could be a team to watch. The Carolina Panthers were another team linked to Willis prior to the draft. And despite the fact that they have Tom Brady, the Bucs could be a dark horse contender for Willis. They need a youngster to develop behind Touchdown Tom, and Willis could benefit from a year as an understudy. That’s one advantage to picking a quarterback in the first round—an extra contract year with a team-friendly rate, compared to the market for quarterbacks at any rate. Compare that to the first overall pick, who’ll count for almost $7.9 million against the cap on a four-year deal worth about $37 million. There’s a steep drop off in a player’s contract value between the first and second round.