Jason Willis Explained

Jason Willis
Number:84, 14[1]
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:26 July 1980
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:200
High School:St. Bernard (Los Angeles)
College:Oregon
Undraftedyear:2003
Teams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Tackles
Statvalue2:1
Aflstatlabel1:Receptions
Aflstatvalue1:717
Aflstatlabel2:Receiving yards
Aflstatvalue2:8,613
Aflstatlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Aflstatvalue3:160
Aflstatlabel4:Rushing touchdowns
Aflstatvalue4:3
Aflstatlabel5:Kick return yards
Aflstatvalue5:1,303
Afl:10508

Jason Patrick Willis (born July 26, 1980) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the Arena Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL).

Early life

Willis attended Saint Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey, California.[2]

College career

Willis played collegiately at the University of Oregon. Willis also ran track for the University of Oregon.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2003 NFL draft, Willis signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 1, 2003. He was placed on injured reserve on August 26, 2003 after breaking his thumb.[3] [4] In 2004, he was allocated to NFL Europe to play with the Frankfurt Galaxy. He started all 10 games for the Galaxy during the 2004 NFL Europe season, catching 26 passes for 332 yards and returning 10 kicks for 250 yards.[5] the Galaxy advanced to the 2004 World Bowl Championship, where they were defeated by the Berlin Thunder.[6] Willis was waived by the Seahawks on September 5, 2004, but signed to the team's practice squad two days later.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 11 and appeared in one game during the 2004 NFL season, recording one solo tackle. Willis was waived by the Seahawks again on August 29, 2005.[4]

On November 2, 2005, Willis was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 3, 2006, and was waived on August 29, 2006.[4] Willis was later re-signed to the Dolphins' practice squad on December 12, 2006.[4] He became a free agent after the 2006 season.[4]

Willis signed with the Washington Redskins on June 15, 2007, and was waived on July 31, 2007.[4]

In 2012, Willis assigned to the San Antonio Talons[7] Willis was later assigned to the San Jose SaberCats in November 2012.

On April 30, 2015, Willis was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JASON WILLIS . profootballarchives.com . 19 November 2024.
  2. Web site: Calvary Chapel Is Left Behind When St. Bernard Rallies . November 22, 1997 . John Bowles . . November 7, 2013.
  3. Web site: Seahawks won't rule out Eaton's return . espn.com . August 27, 2003 . 19 November 2024.
  4. Web site: Jason Willis . pro-football-reference.com . 19 November 2024.
  5. Web site: Jason Willis . profootballarchives.com . 19 November 2024.
  6. Web site: 2004 Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE) . profootballarchives.com . 19 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Former Power WR Willis Assigned to Talons . December 23, 2011 . Matt Popchock . CBS Local Media . pittsburgh.cbslocal.com . November 7, 2013.