Willis has elite efficiency metrics but Dolphins' weak pass-catchers limit upside

Willis has functioned as the NFL's most-efficient passer during the last two seasons despite just six career starts and 155 career pass attempts. He leads all QBs since 2024 in yards per attempt, adjusted yards per attempt, yards per completion, completion rate, passer rating, and explosive pass play rate. Most impressive are his EPA per dropback and completion percentage over expected marks. In 2025, his average depth of target increased to 9.7 yards (from 7.5 in 2024), showing he was not being schemed to success and featured downfield dimes on film. As a rusher, Willis averaged the position's fourth-most yards per scramble (8.9) the last two seasons and leads all QBs with 10.6 yards per rush on read options. Reportedly ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at Liberty's Pro Day. Ian Hartitz ranks him QB18 (pick 122) while ESPN has QB27 (168.4) and Sleeper QB21 (157.2)—extremely cheap relative to his efficiency profile. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik spent 15 years working with Kyle Shanahan and Mike McDaniel. Risk: Dolphins' pass-catching group ranks among league's worst, and Vegas projects them 29th in scoring.