On Tuesday, Liberty quarterback Malik Willis took to the field for his first day of practice at the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. This week is huge for his draft status as he looks to make an impact on NFL Scouts.
Here’s a look at what people had to say about Willis today:
So good to see @malikwillis rep @LibertyFootball at @seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/RP5ZuHsR8H
— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) February 1, 2022
Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze was on hand in Mobile on Tuesday at the sight of where the Flames won the 2021 Lending Tree Bowl.
Malik Willis with a beautiful throw to Calvin Austin III who gains easy separation with his speed #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/qb1mCUlfBk
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) February 1, 2022
Here’s the clip: Malik Willis with possibly the best throw of the day. pic.twitter.com/1ntnuC0tAo
— Corey Seeley (@coreyalex) February 1, 2022
Malik Willis putting some ZIP on mini posts pic.twitter.com/Athb48iH9j
— Justin Penik (@JustinPenik) February 1, 2022
QB throw velocity rankings from mobile:
1. Malik Willis
Tier gap
2. Sam Howell
3. Desmond Ridder
4. Carson Strong
5. Kenny Pickett
6. Bailey Zappe— Ian Kenyon (@IanKenyonNFL) February 1, 2022
The best way I can sum up Liberty QB Malik Willis’ performance today during #SeniorBowl practices is that he had the 5 best throws of the day and the 5 worst throws of the day. #NFLDraft
— Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) February 1, 2022
Liberty’s Malik Willis showing off the wheels when the pocket breaks down
Catch the #SeniorBowl live on NFL Network on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. CT. pic.twitter.com/otNHTBKejB— Kam (@KamranMoos) February 1, 2022
Malik Willis nearly fell, and there was nothing but out of structure he bursted ahead for a 20+ yard run.
Kevin Colbert smiled after that one.
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) February 1, 2022
Malik Willis just escaped a would be sack to scramble and find his open man with a side-arm throw.
He’s impressed big time on day one.
— Corey Seeley (@coreyalex) February 1, 2022
Malik also wowed those on hand with some of his throws and the velocity of his passes.
Mark Brunell talking with Sam Howell, Malik Willis and Bailey Zappe at today’s Senior Bowl practice. #OnePride pic.twitter.com/289ge4LkM0
— Honolulu Blues (@HonoluluBlues_) February 1, 2022
The Steelers were one of the teams that showed a lot of interest in the Liberty prospect. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin found Willis on the field after Tuesday’s practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama. He told the young quarterback that he wanted to meet Willis‘s parents, who were in the stands, according to multiple reports. Tomlin is pictured below with Malik’s parents as well as Steelers’ general manager Kevin Colbert and offensive coordinator Matt Canada.
Tomlin, Canada and Colbert taking to Malik Willis’ family pic.twitter.com/pnDGrobX2Y
— Zachary Smith (@ZacharySmithPGH) February 1, 2022
