At the moment, Jordan Love is backed up by 2023 fifth-rounder Sean Clifford and 2024 seventh-rounder Michael Pratt. Neither shined this preseason and Willis will present, at least, a extra seasoned choice.
In a 2022 draft class that was brief on QB expertise, Willis was seen by some as a possible first-rounder. He ended up falling to the third, the place he was the third QB chosen general. Willis, Kenny Pickett (first spherical, No. 20 general), Desmond Ridder (No. 74) are every on totally different groups now, whereas different notables corresponding to Matt Corral and Sam Howell have moved on, as nicely. After all, the final choose of that draft, Brock Purdy remains to be with the San Francisco 49ers.
Willis has performed in 11 video games with three begins in two seasons, the entire begins coming as a rookie when he went 1-2. He is accomplished 53% of his 66 passes for 350 yards and has but to throw an NFL landing move. The Liberty product does provide some spark together with his legs, having rushed for 144 yards (4.5 yards common) and a TD.
Nonetheless solely 25, Willis may get a recent probability to enhance his sport below Matt LaFleur in Inexperienced Bay, however for now ought to barely enhance the Packers’ QB room behind Love whereas concluding his ill-fated time in Tennessee.