Malik Antonio Willis is an American football quarterback who is on the Green Bay Packers squad as of 2024. He was drafted as a third-round pick (86th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Willis signed a four-year rookie contract with them on July 13, 2002. Willis made his debut against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. His first-ever start in the NFL was a 17-10 victory against the Houston Texans in Week 8 of 2022. Willis was traded to the Green Bay Packers in 2024 after spending two seasons with the Titans.
Willis grew up in Georgia and went to Roswell High School. Willis guided his squad to a Class 7A championship game as a senior. Willis committed to Auburn University in 2017. After making 12 appearances and failing to start a game, Willis transferred to Liberty University in 2019. In the 35 games he appeared in college, Willis completed 388 of his passes for 5,176 yards and 48 touchdowns.
Who are Malik Willis' parents?
Harold Willis and Shastca Grier are Malik Willis’ parents as per Fox 5 Atlanta.
Malik Willis' father
Harold Willis
Harold Willis is Malik Willis’ father. Harold addressed how his son was shaped to be a quarterback while growing up when in an interview he said that his son adopted "a system that allowed him to actually be a quarterback and then also showcase what he could do with his legs." talking to Fox 5 Sports.
Malik Willis' mother
Shastca Grier
Shastca Grier is the mother of Malik Willis. Grier mentioned in her Fox 5 Sports interview how her son always dreamt about where he is now. She said, "He’s been this driving force since he was 4 years old: ‘I want to play one day on Northside Drive,’ that was his thing,".
FAQs on Malik Willis
A. Malik Willis has an average annual salary of $1.2 million as of 2024 according to Spotrac.
A. The Tennessee Titans drafted Malik Willis as the 86th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
A. Malik Willis attended the University of Auburn for two years before transferring to Liberty in 2019.
A. Malik Willis was born in College Park, Georgia on May 25, 1999.