Griffen Willis is Navy’s rugged interior anchor with a nose for disruption
In the 2025 season, Griffen Willis started all 13 games for Navy and posted 48 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 3 QB hurries, with his 2026 roster listing him as the senior starter at defensive tackle. He’s a physical, assignment-sound interior defender who improved after moving from nose guard, and Navy’s staff has pointed to his maturity, toughness, and obsession with winning as key differentiators. The fit is clear: if a team wants a dependable, high-effort run-stopper who can also create occasional pressure, Willis checks the box.
