LATE 1ST
MALIK WILLIS
STRENGTHS
+ Mobility/Speed
+ Throw power
+ Quick release
+ Built like a running back
WEAKNESSES
-Inconsistent accuracy
-Processing coverages
-Small school/Weak competition
GOOD– Built like a running back at QB. But on the shorter side for NFL standards.
ELITE – Built like a running back and can move like one. He has serious athletic ability, agile with some power. A threat to scramble or designed runs.
ELITE– Serious zip on the ball and with a quick release. Can drive the ball into tight windows.
OKAY – Struggles with consistency on throws, routinely misses some easy throws. Deep accuracy/ ball placement needs to be improved.
POOR – Will need to improve on his coverage recognition and timing. His WR’s did not help him much, but still only posted a 61% completion percentage. Actually regressing in that department. Might need to sit a year and learn behind a vetern.
BREAKDOWN
With the most potential but most risk MALIK WILLIS is the unicorn of the draft. At what point is the juice worth the squeeze? Missing out on a top 10 QB can set the franchise back 3-5 years or could propel the franchise into success for over a decade. WILLIS has traits that just can’t be taught such as speed and arm strength. He could become a dangerous weapon in the right coaches hands. But he will need the right supporting cast.
The silver lining in his scenario is Josh Allen is a guy that had great arm strength and poor completion percentage at a small school and he ahs turned out thus far. So maybe if WILLIS can do the same. I don’t doubt that a team will take a shot on his skill set in the top 15. He just has too much potential to ignore. I personally think the risk is too high – end of the 1st to early 2nd is a no brainer. That is when the fruit will be ripe for the picking. Perhaps a Sean Peyton or team with a solid roster can take advantage of his unique abilities.
