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2681991, DT Gerald Willis III, Miami-FL
Posted by will_5198, Sun Dec-16-18 07:32 PM
Imagine if Robert Nkemdiche was good. That's this guy.

He's built very much the same (6'3, 285) as Nkemdiche, and makes his money as a bullish three-tech with supreme quickness. Difference is, Willis actually produces -- he had as many TFLs (18) this season as Nkemdiche had his entire Ole Miss career. Willis is constantly disruptive, getting into the backfield with an awesome swim move and alligator burst. He doesn't wait until passing downs either; he makes up for his size by shooting run gaps and beating blockers to their spots with suddenness.

Also like Nkemdiche he'll have inquiries about his off-field life -- he was kicked out of Florida in 2015, suspended his first game after transferring to Miami, and then sat out the entire 2017 season for personal issues. Coaches and teammates vouch for him now, but when you're about to give a guy millions that stuff will come up.

If he doesn't have any more blow-ups outside the lines, I like how his game projects. He's a chore for offensive lines.

+ Routinely slips past bigger linemen with quickness and hand strength (strong finisher who can grip and rip guys to the ground)
+ Has a lot of juice and movement skills in a phone booth space
+ Gives all-out effort and has a grudge against opponents
+ Plays bigger than his size against the run, crashing pulling guards and generally wrecking lanes

- Arm length is not elite and does not get full extension all the time, leaving him stuck on blocks
- Loses explosiveness on longer routes to the ball…very average as a five-tech and certain stunt games
- Had production early in his career at Florida, but ultimately a one-year wonder
- Reported anger issues got him suspended by two different programs
- Older brother is Landon Collins, so bad decisions run in the family