Freshman safety Qwae Willis is already tackling like a vet at Hampton
In the 2026 season, Hampton freshman safety Qwae Willis has already shown early impact with 12 total tackles, including 10 solo stops, and he broke out with a 9-tackle outing against Maryland[2][5]. The clean read here: he’s a compact, active defensive back who finds the ball, tackles reliably, and is getting trusted fast for a young player[2][6]. If you need a safety who plays with urgency and isn’t shy about contact, Willis looks like a strong fit; the ceiling conversation will grow if his coverage production starts matching his tackle count[2][15].
