Austin Willis (American football)

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]

Austin Willis

Personal information
Born:	(1992-04-13) April 13, 1992 (age 33) Topeka, Kansas
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:	Shawnee Heights
College:	Emporia State
NFL draft:	2015: undrafted
Career history
As a player:
Oakland Raiders (2015)* Buffalo Bills (2015)* Detroit Lions (2016)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Emporia State (2017–2018) Strength and conditioning/running backs coach

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.