Former Ole Miss Rebels linebacker Patrick Willis was enshrined in Canton on Saturday.
in February. A native of Bruceton, Tenn., he played for Ole Miss from 2003-06 before being selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and he would go on to spend his entire eight-year professional career in San Fran.
You can view images and videos from Willis' induction below, including an up-close photo of his bust that will go into the Hall of Fame in Canton. The picture of perseverance and dedication now has a permanent home in Canton. For the first time, a look at the Bronze Bust of Patrick Willis."Mama, I know we didn't have the best of relationships," Willis said on Saturday, "but I love you for getting me here and allowing me the opportunity to go through this life as it has been. So today, I say thank you, happy birthday to you, God bless you all. Thank you.
While with the Rebels from 2003-06, Willis posted 177 solo tackles and 265 total tackles alongside six sacks and two forced fumbles. In his time with the 49ers, he recorded 732 solo tackles, forced 16 fumbles and intercepted eight passes. He is already a member of the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame, was named to seven Pro Bowls and was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2007. He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2019 for his career accolades at Ole Miss.John Macon Gillespie is the publisher of The Grove Report and has experience on the Ole Miss beat spanning five years.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Juice Wells Will Elevate Ole Miss WRs to Country's Best | Locked On Ole Miss PodcastJuice Wells will have a profound impact on the Ole Miss wide receiver room this fall.
Read more »
Why Mississippi State LB is Wrong About Ole Miss | Locked On Ole Miss PodcastThe Ole Miss Rebels were mentioned during Mississippi State's portion of SEC Media Days on Wednesday.
Read more »
Ole Miss is Still Cooking With Caleb Cunningham | Locked On Ole Miss PodcastCould Lane Kiffin land Caleb Cunningham? We also rank the tiers of the SEC.
Read more »
Florida Gators Miss On Ole Miss Duo to SEC RivalsThe Florida Gators were in the running for Ole Miss duo Andrew Fischer and Liam Doyle.
Read more »
Former Ole Miss Rebels DL Sam Williams Suffers Season-Ending Injury in PracticeFormer Ole Miss and current Cowboys defensive lineman Sam Williams will not see the field in 2024.
Read more »
Former Ole Miss Rebels Star Laquon Treadwell Finds New NFL HomeLaquon Treadwell, one of the top receivers in Ole Miss Rebels history, is getting another NFL shot.
Read more »