Jason Willis

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Jason Willis

| image =

| caption =

| current_team =

| number = 84, 14{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/w/will38030.html | title=JASON WILLIS | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=19 November 2024}}

| position = Wide receiver

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|7|26}}

| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 1

| weight_lbs = 200

| high_school = St. Bernard (Los Angeles)

| college = Oregon

| undraftedyear = 2003

| teams =

Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2003}}–{{NFL Year|2004}})
→ Frankfurt Galaxy ({{FRA season|2004}})
Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2005}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})*
Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2007}})*
New York Dragons ({{AFL Year|2007}}–{{AFL Year|2008}})
Jacksonville Sharks ({{AFL Year|2010}})
Pittsburgh Power ({{AFL Year|2011}})
San Antonio Talons ({{AFL Year|2012}})
San Jose SaberCats ({{AFL Year|2013}}–{{AFL Year|2014}})
Las Vegas Outlaws ({{AFL Year|2015}})

| status =

| statlabel1 = Games played

| statvalue1 = 1

| statlabel2 = Tackles

| statvalue2 = 1

| aflstatseason =

| aflstatlabel1 = Receptions

| aflstatvalue1 = 717

| aflstatlabel2 = Receiving yards

| aflstatvalue2 = 8,613

| aflstatlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

| aflstatvalue3 = 160

| aflstatlabel4 = Rushing touchdowns

| aflstatvalue4 = 3

| aflstatlabel5 = Kick return yards

| aflstatvalue5 = 1,303

| afl = 10508

}}

Jason Patrick Willis (born July 26, 1980) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the Arena Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL).

Early life

Willis attended Saint Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey, California.{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-nov-22-sp-56533-story.html |title=Calvary Chapel Is Left Behind When St. Bernard Rallies |date=November 22, 1997 |author=John Bowles |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=November 7, 2013}}

College career

Willis played collegiately at the University of Oregon. Willis also ran track for the University of Oregon.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2003 NFL draft, Willis signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 1, 2003. He was placed on injured reserve on August 26, 2003 after breaking his thumb.{{Cite web |date=2003-08-27 |title=Seahawks place DT Eaton on injured reserve |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1603848 |access-date=2025-05-18 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillJa29.htm | title=Jason Willis | publisher=pro-football-reference.com | accessdate=19 November 2024}} In 2004, he was allocated to NFL Europe to play with the Frankfurt Galaxy. He started all 10 games for the Galaxy during the 2004 NFL Europe season, catching 26 passes for 332 yards and returning 10 kicks for 250 yards.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/w/will38030.html | title=Jason Willis | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=19 November 2024}} the Galaxy advanced to the 2004 World Bowl Championship, where they were defeated by the Berlin Thunder.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/2004nflefra.html | title=2004 Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE) | publisher=profootballarchives.com | accessdate=19 November 2024}} Willis was waived by the Seahawks on September 5, 2004, but signed to the team's practice squad two days later. He was promoted to the active roster on December 11 and appeared in one game during the 2004 NFL season, recording one solo tackle. Willis was waived by the Seahawks again on August 29, 2005.

On November 2, 2005, Willis was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 3, 2006, and was waived on August 29, 2006. Willis was later re-signed to the Dolphins' practice squad on December 12, 2006. He became a free agent after the 2006 season.

Willis signed with the Washington Redskins on June 15, 2007, and was waived on July 31, 2007.

In 2012, Willis assigned to the San Antonio Talons{{cite web |url=http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2011/12/23/former-power-wr-willis-assigned-to-talons/ |title=Former Power WR Willis Assigned to Talons |date=December 23, 2011 |author=Matt Popchock |publisher=CBS Local Media |work=pittsburgh.cbslocal.com |accessdate=November 7, 2013}} Willis was later assigned to the San Jose SaberCats in November 2012.

On April 30, 2015, Willis was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws.