Austin Willis (American football)

Austin Willis
Emporia State Hornets
Position: Running backs coach
Strength and conditioning coach
Personal information
Born: (1992-04-13) April 13, 1992
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 player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As coach:
  • Emporia State (2017–present)
    Strength and conditioning/running backs coach
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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 is currently the running backs and strength and conditioning coach.[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. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  3. ↑ "Oakland Raiders Sign Wide Receiver Devon Wylie". www.raiders.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  4. ↑ "Bills sign WR Austin Willis". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  5. ↑ "Fred Jackson released by Bills". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  6. ↑ "Bills add C Gabe Ikard to 53-man roster; Five signed to practice squad". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  7. ↑ "Bob Quinn makes first roster move as Lions GM". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
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