Scouting Journals for Jaron Willis

Thickly built linebacker at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds with rushing and cover skills. Has primarily played as a hang defender on the outside for his high school. Alternates between rushing the passer, blitzing and dropping into coverage. Runs well, closing quickly. Shows a good burst off the edge and as a blitzer. Has some pop as a finisher. Also adept in coverage and shows the ability to turn and run when matched up against backs and tight ends. Does not have much experience playing against the run as a traditional off-ball linebacker in the box. Plays for one of the top high school programs in south Georgia.