Auburn freshman QB Malik Willis draws comparisons to former Tiger star
By Adam Spencer
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Auburn has plenty of talented quarterbacks on its roster — Baylor transfer Jarrett Stidham, returning starter Sean White and redshirt freshman Woody Barrett among the biggest names.
However, this spring, freshman Malik Willis is making a name for himself and drawing some impressive comparisons along the way.
Though he likely won’t win the starting job this fall, Willis reminds starting OL Austin Golson of a former Tiger quarterback, according to AL.com:
“He’s a stud, there’s no doubt about it,” starting center Austin Golson said. “He’s going to be really good. He kind of reminds me a lot of Nick (Marshall). He can run and make plays whenever plays might not be there. I’m really excited about his future.”
Considering Marshall led the Tigers to a victory over Mizzou in the 2013 SEC Championship Game, that’s high praise from Golson. Marshall was a dual-threat quarterback who had a lot of success during his time at Auburn.
If Willis makes a similar impact in the coming years, he’ll be loved by more than just Golson by the time his Auburn career is over.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
