Austin Willis (American football)

Austin Willis
No. --Free agent
Position: Wide Receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: (1992-04-13) April 13, 1992
Place of birth: Topeka, Kansas
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school: Shawnee Heights High School
College: Emporia State University
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Austin Willis (born April 13, 1992) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders after the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Emporia State.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On May 11, 2015, Willis signed with the Oakland Raiders.[1] On August 18, 2015, he was waived.[2]

Buffalo Bills

On August 22, 2015, Willis signed to the Buffalo Bills.[3] On August 31, 2015, he was waived and on September 1, 2015, Willis cleared waivers and was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.[4] On September 7, 2015, he was released.[5]

Detroit Lions

On January 21, 2016, Willis signed to the Detroit Lions.[6] Willis was released by the Lions prior to training camp.

References

  1. "Raiders Announce Roster Moves". www.raiders.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  2. "Oakland Raiders Sign Wide Receiver Devon Wylie". www.raiders.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  3. "Bills sign WR Austin Willis". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  4. "Fred Jackson released by Bills". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  5. "Bills add C Gabe Ikard to 53-man roster; Five signed to practice squad". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  6. "Bob Quinn makes first roster move as Lions GM". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
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