Aaron Willis
(LB) Midlothian, VA (Life Christian Academy)
5’11, 210
Commit: 5/10/20
4-star on 247/Rivals/ESPN
Josh Ward’s Analysis: Willis has big-time upside with his athleticism and ability to play all over the field. He’ll look to add size in college, and when he does, Willis could be a difference-maker for Tennessee on defense.
Eric Cain’s Analysis: Tennessee’s top-rated prospect is a stud. He plays the linebacker position the right way with a good first step, instincts and great sideline-to-sideline speed. He has room to add weight as well. Before transferring out this summer, Willis was high school teammates will fellow commit K’Tron Evans and current Vol Dominic Bailey. He’s played with and against guys scattered across the SEC and is of great importance with the de-commit of Terrence Lewis a few weeks ago. Willis will be contending for playing time aside Henry To’o To’o the day he steps on campus.
Bio: A fast and physical linebacker who is a consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … The No. 3 player in the state of Virginia, the No. 6 inside linebacker and No. 87 overall player in the country according to Rivals.com … Ranked the No. 5 player coming out of Virginia and the No. 9 outside linebacker in the country according to the 247Sports Composite … Was one of 51 players nationally named to Butkus Award watch list … A 2020 Under Armour All-America Game roster invitee … Transferred to Life Christian Academy in Chester, Va., to play as a senior … Recorded nine tackles, one sack and a seven-yard interception return in one outing during 2020 … Previously attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Md., where he was teammates with current Vol Dom Bailey … Tallied 24 tackles and two sacks in five appearances as a freshman with St. Frances … Received offers from 27 schools … Committed to Tennessee in May 2020 … Coached by Charles Scott … Twitter handle is @44crzy.
