Keith Tyrone Willis Jr. (born December 14, 1980 in Oceanside, California) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was most recently with the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League. High school Willis attended Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia were he was a two-time all-district, all-region and all-state Group AAA choice at tight end for Coach Carleton Thomas. He lettered three seasons as a tight end, defensive end and punter. He was rated the No. 5 prospect in Virginia by Super Prep and the No. 7 player in the state by The Roanoke Times. Willis was also a three-time all-district and All-Tidewater pick in basketball. He gained all-region honors as a junior and senior. Willis finished his career with over 1,000 points and was a first-team AAA all-state pick. Willis also competed in track. College career Willis attended Virginia Tech as a Science of Food, Nutrition and Exercise major. He became the first Tech tight end to compile over 100 yards receiving in a game since 1982 after registering 113 yards in a game against Syracuse University. His 87-yard catch against the Orangemen was the longest ever for a Tech tight end. He contributed as a reserve tight end and a starter on special teams his first two seasons. Professional career He is currently a free agent. He was most recently with the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League.
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