Gerald Willis III was born on August 23,1995 and is an American professional football defensive tackle.
18 Facts About Gerald Willis
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Gerald Willis played college football for the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes.
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Gerald Willis was a standout defensive tackle for the Cougars high school football team and was named the All-New Orleans Large Schools Defensive Player of the Year twice and was an All-America selection as a senior, when he made 107 tackles, including 43 for a loss and 15 sacks.
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Gerald Willis was widely considered to be one of the top defensive line prospects in his class and committed to play college football at the University of Florida over offers from Texas, LSU, Florida State, and Alabama, among others.
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Gerald Willis appeared in five games as a freshman, making 14 tackles.
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Gerald Willis transferred to Miami after his dismissal and sat out the 2015 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
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Gerald Willis was named second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference and named second-team All-America by Sports Illustrated in his redshirt senior season after making 59 tackles, 18 of which were for loss, with four sacks.
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Gerald Willis signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent shortly after the conclusion of the draft on April 27,2019.
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Gerald Willis was released by the Baltimore Ravens on August 31,2019.
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Gerald Willis was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad on September 2,2019, but was waived two days later.
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Gerald Willis was promoted to the active roster on November 20,2019.
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Gerald Willis made his NFL debut on November 24,2019 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Gerald Willis was placed on injured reserve on December 13,2019.
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Gerald Willis finished his rookie season with two tackles in two games played.
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Gerald Willis was released by the Dolphins on April 18,2020.
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Gerald Willis was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on April 21,2020.
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On November 17,2022, Gerald Willis was drafted by the Orlando Guardians of the XFL.
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Gerald Willis is the younger brother of All-Pro safety Landon Collins of the New York Giants.