Austin Willis (American football)

Austin Willis
Personal information
Born: (1992-04-13) April 13, 1992 (age 32)
Topeka, Kansas
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:Shawnee Heights
College:Emporia State
Undrafted:2015
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Emporia State (2017–2018)
    Strength and conditioning/running backs coach

Austin Willis (born April 13, 1992) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders after the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Emporia State, where he served as the running backs and strength and conditioning coach from 2017 to 2018.[1]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On May 11, 2015, Willis signed with the Oakland Raiders.[2] On August 18, 2015, he was waived.[3]

Buffalo Bills

On August 22, 2015, Willis signed to the Buffalo Bills.[4] On August 31, 2015, he was waived and on September 1, 2015, Willis cleared waivers and was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.[5] On September 7, 2015, he was released.[6]

Detroit Lions

On January 21, 2016, Willis signed to the Detroit Lions.[7] Willis was released by the Lions prior to training camp.

References

  1. ^ Weast, Don (June 15, 2017). "Austin Willis Returns to Emporia State as Strength and Conditioning Coach" (Press release). Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  2. ^ "Raiders Announce Roster Moves". www.raiders.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  3. ^ "Oakland Raiders Sign Wide Receiver Devon Wylie". www.raiders.com. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  4. ^ "Bills sign WR Austin Willis". www.buffalobills.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  5. ^ "Fred Jackson released by Bills". www.buffalobills.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  6. ^ "Bills add C Gabe Ikard to 53-man roster; Five signed to practice squad". www.buffalobills.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
  7. ^ "Bob Quinn makes first roster move as Lions GM". www.detroitlions.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2016.