A gritty Cal corner whose game was built on toughness, not flash
In the 2013 season, Joel Willis stood out for Cal as a physical, versatile defensive back who fought through injuries and still produced 24 tackles, 3 pass breakups, and a forced fumble in 10 games. His best trait is reliability in contact: he plays with edge, can line up at cornerback or help in the secondary, and earned praise for being a tough, physical presence. The catch? His college career was repeatedly slowed by injuries, so his value is tied to health as much as upside.
