Patrick L. Willis is an American football player who plays inside linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League . He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers 11th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi. During Willis' senior season at Ole Miss, he was awarded the Butkus Award and the Jack Lambert Award as the nation’s top linebacker. A year later as a member of the 49ers, Willis led the NFL in tackles, earned First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors while being named the 2007 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.... Willis has earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in all five years he has played in the NFL. He is the only player to receive the Butkus Award for best linebacker in more than one category. He won the college Butkus Award in 2006 while at Ole Miss and in 2009, he won the professional Butkus Award while with the San Francisco 49ers. Patrick Willis is regarded by many as the best inside linebacker in professional football.
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| Birthdate: | January 25, 1985 |
| Birthplace: | Bruceton, Tennessee |
| Age: | 26 |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 240 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Linebacker |
| Education: | University of Mississippi |
| Also known as: | Patrick L. Willis |