Many people expected Malik Willis to be a first-round pick. Leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft, pundits even thought he might get drafted in the top-five, as high as the Detroit Lions at No. 2.
General managers, scouts, coaches, and many of the people in draft war rooms disagreed. After almost two days, Willis lingered to the No. 86 overall pick in the third round with the Titans. Instead of being a top pick, he was among the last few prospects in the green room.
And the unfortunate slide aside: It couldn’t have worked out better for everyone involved.
