Position: Offensive tackle Name Ray Willis Career start 2004 Games played: 44 Weight 143 kg | College: Florida State Height 1.98 m Place of birth: Angleton, Texas Role American football tackle | |
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Date of birth: (1982-08-13) August 13, 1982 (age 33) NFL draft: 2005 / Round: 4 / Pick: 105 Education Angleton High School, Florida State University Number 74 (Seattle Seahawks / Tackle), 79 (New York Jets / Tackle) Similar People Woody Johnson, Todd Bowles, Rex Ryan | ||
Ray Willis: Football Offensive Tackle
Ray Willis (born August 13, 1982) is an American football offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 4th round (105th overall pick) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Florida State University Seminoles.
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- Ray Willis Football Offensive Tackle
- Early years
- College career
- Seattle Seahawks
- Miami Dolphins
- New Orleans Saints
- New York Jets
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Personal life
- References
He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets.
Early years
Willis attended Angleton High School and was a letterman in football. In football, as a senior, he was an All-District honoree, a Class 5A All-State honoree, and after his senior season, he was named an All-Midland Regional honorable mention by Prep Star, and was ranked the Super Prep's 28th best offensive lineman, and the 36th-best football prospect in the state of Texas.
College career
Willis attended Florida State University, where he started 35 games and teamed with Alex Barron to make one of the best offensive lines in college football.
Seattle Seahawks
He started at both right guard and right tackle for Seattle. He is known as a good run blocker. He re-signed with the team on March 6, 2008 and then again on March 9, 2009.
Miami Dolphins
On August 5, 2011, Willis signed with the Miami Dolphins.Willis's contract was terminated by the Dolphins on September 3.
New Orleans Saints
Willis signed with the New Orleans Saints on November 2, 2011.
New York Jets
Willis was signed by the New York Jets on May 29, 2012. He was waived by the team on June 28.
Kansas City Chiefs
Willis was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on July 31, 2012. He looks to compete for the offensive swing-tackle position.
Personal life
Ray Willis is married to the former Kimberly Pettaway of Tarboro, North Carolina. His wife gave birth to twins - a boy and a girl - on February 23, 2008.