Malik Willis' Film Is A Big, Beautiful, Mess 

His number 1 spot imo, Atlanta. Matt Ryan would be the perfect quarterback to help Malik Willis refine the parts of his game that are serious weaknesses because he’s had to make do without the athleticism.

He is the Josh Allen of this draft. Boom or bust. He's either going to be a top 5 QB or out of the league in four years. Super fun guy though, hope he does have success.

No matter what peoples opinions are on your takes of players. I think this video shows that you know what you’re talking about and sound like someone who knows football and done their research. It’s been awesome seeing your growth throughout the years. I’m sure this will create growth on your channel in turn.

I’m so excited for your draft content! Keep up the good work!

Only going through 1 read was greatly due to his offensive line. He was sacked 51 times last season. Watch his Jr season games where he had better protection. He is capable of going through reads, but the offensive line play made it difficult to do that. He is raw though, but incredibly talented.

I love your offseason content, Marcus. Keep up the legendary work - it's awesome. My only request: incorporate as much video content as possible in your top 10 positional draft breakdown videos to accompany the audio. It makes them that much more compelling. (But I also appreciate that takes longer to put together from a production perspective.) Thanks for all your hard work preparing these!

Really enjoyed this breakdown! -Seahawks fan with a new found interest in this years draft.

Yes! I have been looking to see this type of content I have really gotten into draft prospects as of the past 2 seasons and I haven't really looked at actual film I have looked at highlights but that doesn't show bad things about him.

Malik Willis plays like a madden player whose quarterback has escape artist

Developing these prospects also depends upon the player’s dedication to making all the necessary corrections in his game. The Bills immediately saw this in the personality of Josh Allen. How did they recognize this?

This throw at 10:45 is absolutely stupid in a multitude of ways.

I love his potential fit with Titans, he’s most likely going to be a boom or bust prospect but one the Titans could take a chance on bc he could be dynamic in there offense with a year of learning.

I really enjoy the way you set up the script for each film analysis

You should go over Ridder next. Some people have him as qb2 and some has him at 6, I want to see what you think

Can’t wait for you to get into this draft!!! You’re breakdown and ranking videos are so great🔥

I think you’ve recently done a lot better at making the film analysis vids more interesting. Last year it kind of felt like it was too analytical where as this felt like it is made for more of the average football fan, but still smart and informative! Also how wild would it be if the ravens drafted Willis in the second round so they could try to avoid having to sign Jackson to a $40+ million a year deal.

This is the thing with looking at these kinds of QBs for me: at this point, I feel like it's a total coin flip whether he's gonna pan out or not. Regardless of where they go to (see Allen to buffalo, Burrow to Cincy, Herbert to la, etc), it feels like the most important thing is gonna be his ability to make reads and maintain confidence. Allen wasn't all that accurate in college, and Herbert SHOULD have been way more accurate considering the fact his team ran more bubble screens than just about every major program in the country. With Malik, as with just about every one of these boom or bust kinda guys, I think where he goes is gonna be absolutely crucial. Gone are the days where someone as good as a Russell Wilson will slip due to atypical size. If he goes low, he's probably gonna be at best a career backup. But if he gets taken somewhat high, either that team is panicking, or they're gonna have SOME kind of plan for his development that they think can make him successful. This draft class is not very deep (or particularly eye popping) in the quarterback department. So there's certainly a chance that a team looks at who they have now, looks at what's coming up down the pipeline, and says, "eff it, we GOTTA at least try and build this kid's game, cause we can't stand pat"

Just found your channel and this is some of the best football content ive seen in a long time

Really enjoyed this, you doing one for each QB? I guess i need to pay attention to these as a Titans fan now..

Just subbed. Great analysis! I know Pittsburgh was taking a good hard look at him. Should be an interesting draft.

Just found this channel yesterday. I’m a kid in a candy store. Good stuff

Yo these liberty receivers route running is disgusting, I can imagine Willis being very dynamic throwing to nfl receivers, or maybe Kyle pitts

Loved the lay out and tone of this video

This was my first time stumbling upon the channel, really well done and informative. Definitely earned a sub and I look forward to watching more!

Where can I find the google sheet that shows all of your dev ratings for your roster

Regardless if he winds up being a quality QB, he will most certainly provide fantasy value

As Giants fan, I see some fans and content creators that praise Willis and wish we take him in the draft. I never really trusted their assessment as the consensus, which you eluded to, is very much down on him compared to when the college season began after Rattler was bad. Now, I do not watch tape myself and am not a scout of any sort, but that’s why I rely on many different sources to come to a conclusion myself if I want certain players with the Giants (I know that’s not a perfect system, but I do not fully understand everything about tape and the traits needed). None of these sources see him as a clear 1st-Round pick and from what you have very clearly outlined and with great detail and explanation. For me the red flags that you mentioned are very much similar to the problems that Daniel Jones has in the NFL. First read QB that does not really struggle with accuracy, but with mental processing and is not a natural QB (like Burrow, Mahomes …). Obviously Willis‘ potential is probably a lot higher, but these red flags make me worry, because DJ has not really panned out. You always say if this would go in his favor, he could be great, but he always seems to struggle. Certainly, there is a part that could be blamed on our organization, but I don’t want a QB in the 1st that has the same problems again, especially not in the Top-10. With our 37th pick maybe or at the top of the 3rd with the 69th pick, maybe trade up to the end of the 2nd if he falls. I‘m certainly excited by the traits that Willis has and I believe in our new HC in Brian Daboll and (maybe) Ken Dorsey as our OC to be able to develop Willis because I have the trust that they would be capable to do it, however it would still be difficult and risky. I think it would make sense to let Willis sit behind DJ for a year and let him develop to step into the starting QB spot in 2023. Obviously that depends on the new regime liking him. Also taking him in the 2nd or 3rd does not prevent me from taking a Franchise QB in the 2023 draft if next season turns out horrible and Willis has not played well when and if given the opportunity. What do you think, Marcus, is taking Malik something that would make sense for the Giants?

Great analysis, thanks for the video

Fantastic breakdown, nice job

Great breakdown..you have a new subscriber!!

i wish you did one on carson strong too. these guys teams are hard to watch so getting a condensed version is nice

great video and explanations!

The powers that be see the QB position changing and they'll do everything possible to stall and postpone that change. But with the speed and power of defensive linemen and linebackers increasing, this evolution is a natural occurrence. Its an arms race between NFL offenses and defenses. And nothing will stop it.

Aye man, great vid, just quick question. Madden community files are working again, and it won’t let me download your draft class (by far the best one). You have any idea why that is?

Great breakdown can we get one for Pickett as well?

Hey, what's the first song after the intro?

And here we go!

I was at the Liberty-UAB game. As an Auburn fan, we messed up.

Oooo the draft season is upon us almost! Can’t wait to binge watch Marcus the GOAT!

love the vids

Great video new subscriber Steelers fan here really good content ✌️

Oooooo boy I love prospect breakdowns like this. Please give us more!

do you think he would work well with daboll in ny?

I'm curious how you teach that. I feel like reading through progressions is skill, but also god given

I've wanted to see this so God dayum much!! Especially as a Ginats fan. Thank you so much for this!

1:04 “for those who maybe didn’t get around to watching any Liberty football” he says as I am on screen holding a flag in the student section 😂

At 2:34 in the video. You're basically describing Mitch Trubisky. 😂

When you started talking about gradually bringing him up to the NFL "speed" of QBs, I immediately thought of what the 49ers did with Colin Kaepernick. Let him sit behind a good (not great) QB, and run those plays that he is good at, like Kap with those read options when Alex Smith was off the field for a play.

Very insightful breakdown. I'm looking forward to more TFG draft content!

How do you value upside versus current talent in your prospect ratings

If Atlanta Gets Him Ima be pissed

It’s 2022. Coaches in the pros will draw up a scheme that fits his strength as he grows as a passer. He can play QB. He had elite traits at QB. I’m more into having elite traits than asking a college QB to be a finished product. Big arm, athlete, thick, twitchy, breaks sacks and keeps drives going when the pocket breaks down.

I don’t know if he falls to the 2nd round but if he’s there at pick 43 and you are Atlanta would you take him? (Assuming Matt Ryan is back)

Really great video

1 thing i will say is hugh freeze is a great coach off the field bs to the side. Almost made Bo Wallace a CFP level qb

Honestly can’t wait to see him in the NFL.He’s so fun to watch for better or worse.

I'd like to see him in denver with our new coaching staff he could be a gem in our decent team

Smart of him to take the Zach Wilson route and put up huge highlight reel plays against lesser opponents to cover up any flaws in his game

1:34 🔥

I have not watched any Malik Willis this year, but from the highlights you showed, do you really think he’ll be able to get out of sacks against guys like TJ and Donald or Max. Williams?

You were so accurate in this video! I wish my titans would’ve watched it before we drafted him😢😢🤦🏽‍♂️

"future accountants and salesmen" LOL!

The video got me excited 😆 but I remember my team is the nyg they won’t draft just like they didn’t draft Lamar 🤷🏾‍♂️

Good breakdown

Draft season baby!!

When he throws he kind of just stops his back leg in his follow thru. Is this normal? It’s like he just stops where I would think he should follow thru

My biggest question is can he learn it NFL playbook? Can he make his progressions and read A nfl defense?

His play style reminds me of Johnny Manziel

I was right about Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson being studs a few years back and I didn't think Josh Rosen, Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield would be all that good and that turned out to be true as well. I'm also high on Trey Lance but he hasn't had a chance to play much yet so we'll see. With that being said, I think Malik Willis will be the real deal. I'm surprised he didn't go 1st round in this draft. I like Pickett but I love Willis. Let's see how he does in the NFL

Hard to justify a 1st round pick IMO

I know this is a tough draft for nfl ready qb talent but who do you think has the best chance to be a franchise qb? Imo it's Kenny Pickett but what do y'all think?

I would love to see him picked by a team with a great QB already to be a super utility gadget player like taysom hill on steroids imagine him on the raiders playing a similar role as mariota but with more playing time and getting some reps at receiver or RB

Shoutout to Gabe Fuster Freshman LB out of Deep Creek High School and his little sister Destiny Fuster, I had mutual friends with both of them.

this film breakdown is as top notch as you can get, any fan of football who wants to know about the projection of players must watch this man breakdown film

He reminds me of Johnny manziel but with the benefit that he’s not expected to play year one

I feel like Washington could be a good fit, they have some nice offensive pieces and Rivers was experience coaching big athletic QBs like Cam before so I could see it!

"going against future accountants and salesmen" 🤣

Is his tape like josh allen esc? Has this strong arm and Decent accuracy. Just needs to put together

Pittsburgh Steelers needs to draft him

What do you think about Bailey Zappe?

Maybe the lions take a chance on him with their second first round pick and let him learn behind Goff

Did you look at the film from his first year?

as a steelers fan, i want him so badly

6:04 😬😬

Accuracy + athleticism = at least a good backup guy, with some upside. What wasn't addressed much here was apparently in his senior bowl interviews he was very deep in understanding of defenses when working on the whiteboard. Give him a chance, coach him up. I think some of your video on not reading the defense and taking underneath passes is not dissimilar to R Wilson's flaws - they look for that deep ball first, second, then have to run. BUT you said he scrambles to run not pass, and yet the first three plays on your own video showed the opposite.My honest expectation is that Seahawks will indeed draft him as they were very impressed with his interview work and pro day deep balls, etc. An athletic QB with pocket escapability who can throw a deep accurate ball = they are interested. The new offense with lots of movement, sweeps and QB RPO most likely, means a decent fit. Re-sign Geno Smith to start at beginning, let Willis grow into it.

8:15 Yeah, he didn't read the Cover 2. However had he thrown the ball anywhere close to on time, he would've had a completion. He threw it so damn late is the only reason the Corner had a drop on the ball. That's not good at all.

If Pep Hamilton stays in Houston, id love to see the Texans trade back and snag him. Pep is a miracle worker and as much fun as it is to hype up Mills, hes most likely nothing more than a good career backup

Please do more vids like these on the top college qbs! As a Steelers fan I want to see all these guys

I’ve looked at his film but not the all 22, which, from what I’ve seen in this video, appears entirely different. I still definitely see him as having Josh Allen potential, but his career will be decided by his willingness to work and the organization that drafts him. I’ve only heard good things about his personality, so I’m not worried about his work ethic, but if he goes to the texans for instance, he could be done before he begins. I love his talent and I hope the best for him, but he’ll be subject to the NFL process.

That team is Tennessee Titans with our run game and derrick Henry and AJ brown as his weapon

I watched Syracuse vs liberty because Syracuse is my team I wasn't very impressed. But I'll admit I need to watch more of him.

I want him in Houston more than watson ngl

Giants please!

He may end up a bust but I need the vikings to draft him .

I got halfway through my comment talking about how he only has 1 read, then you said it. Guys in the power 5 are bigger stronger faster that would've never let him break this many sacks. Guys in the NFL, are the best of those power 5 players. I feel like Mike Tomlin could turn him into a superstar, but he won't be available in the second whenever they pick, and they need O-line or secondary in the first. Maybe a Tennessee or Washington would probably be the best fit for his success.

What do people see in him? Most of those broken tackles are sacks vs. NFL players. His deep ball is his best trait but I saw him throw into double coverage often. He struggles throwing short and intermediate throws. He lacks touch and arch on throws to the sideline. These guy Is predicting is going to be a bust, at best a career backup. Any team who drafts this guy in the first round, needs to fire their gm and scouting staff. I don’t see it. Why wast a first round pick on a QB who isn’t polished or is developmentally not ready for the NFL? I wouldn’t touch this guy prior to the 3rd or 4th round.

This dude reminds of joe webb when he was with vikings

As an Eagles fan, I’m worried that Howie Roseman may actually truly like this guy and using an early pick (1st or 2nd rd.) would just be disastrous because he basically has a lot of the same and similar issues to our current QB, Jalen Hurts; you kinda mentioned it. It’d be like starting all over again and not utilizing our picks efficiently and we at least made some progress with Hurts and our offensive skill groups already, it’d just be dumb if we drafted him.

The steelers need this guy. He's the only person i want in the draft. It would mean the world if we got him.

9:55 :p