*#08 *6-3 *220lbs *4.50/40 *2010/SR
WIDE RECEIVER
Strengths
He is a wide receiver prospect with a total of only 9 receptions in his entire collegiate career! With that being said, his combination of size, athleticism, skill sets, and natural instincts made him a very unappreciated talent during his collegiate years. And one of the more under utilized talents ever evaluated throughout the years!
He possesses ideal size and speed to be a threat most anywhere along the field. His size and skills reminds me of current NFL wide receiver "Jordy Nelson". He displays all the physical attributes you look for from the position with good leaping ability, athleticism, timing, eye/hand coordination,and the ability to consistently come down with balls outside the box.
He shows good strength warding off defenders versus press coverage at the line of scrimmage. And shows good quickness defeating opponents off the line, and seamlessly transitioning into pass patterns.
He quickly gains and maintains separation between he and defenders throughout routes. Showing good body control and fluid hips in and out of cuts. Seeming to consistently make himself available, and instinctively working back to the quarterback when their in need.
With the ball coming his way he shows an innate ability to adjust to balls thrown outside the box. He has an aggressive approach going after passes thrown his direction. He also shows a natural instinct of using his body to shield off defenders from defending balls coming his way. Which allows him to maintain separation and provide a clear area for his quarterback to throw to.
He naturally extends for balls away from his body (not allowing balls into his body, thus preventing potential turnovers deflecting off him) when bringing in balls. And consistently shows the ability to bring in balls without breaking stride, despite the location of passes. Shows effectiveness focusing in on balls coming his direction, despite defenders closing. Then consistently showing the courage and toughness bringing in passes, knowing the consequences with defenders closing.
Despite his limited touches he showed the creativeness to make things happen after the catch. Displaying quick north and south awareness getting upfield for valuable yardage. And after securing the catch he consistently showed the ability to gain yards after contact (YAC).
He showed an aggressive willingness to execute blocks, and assist his team's effectiveness in the running game.
Weaknesses
Significant lack of production at collegiate level (no track record)
Questionable deep long speed to consistently threaten and stretch defenses
Questioned durability (lacked large workload)
Projected Round
Undrafted Free Agent
My Value Board
Undrafted Free Agent His teams lack of insight of utilizing him properly drastically hurt his draft status, and significantly hurt his statistics and development as a prospect. But there is no denying this untapped talent.
Summary
Willis is the frequent example of trying to fit a round peg in a square opening. Meaning his talents were more conducive in a passing offense. His talents went untapped and undeveloped in a predominant run first oriented styled offense. So his talents fell through the cracks. He undoubtedly will be more productive as a pro than collegiate player. That is, if a NFL team provides him the opportunity to participate in their training camp? Too often players talents and futures are placed in this situation, and unfortunately the cycle never ends.
BIO LINK
http://www.ecupirates.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/willis_reyn00.html
STATS LINK
http://espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=183465
VIDEO LINK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR1WEbQMcr0
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