
Draft Note by John Paulsen
Willis is one of the most fascinating quarterback values in 2026 drafts. After two years of flashing elite rushing ability and surprising passing chops in limited action with the Packers, Willis lands in Miami as the projected starter. In his lone start last season (Week 17), he rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns while throwing for 422 yards and three scores, resulting in a 31.5-point fantasy explosion. His EPA per dropback and CPOE were off the charts, though on just 35 pass attempts, which is far too small a sample to draw any real conclusions about his passing. What we can draw conclusions from is the rushing. Willis has legitimate dual-threat ability, and that kind of floor is what makes backup-turned-starter quarterbacks fantasy-relevant. In his three starts in the last two seasons for the Packers, he scored 13.0, 25.4, and 31.5. Throw in another 13.2 in relief while playing 64% of the snaps, and there is reason for optimism about Willis’s prospects as a starter. On the other hand, he no longer has Matt LaFleur calling plays or the Packers' weapons at his disposal. Miami's receiver room is in serious flux—Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Malik Washington, Greg Dulcich, and free agent additions Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell are a far cry from a proven group. Willis is going as a low-end QB2, and at that price, the rushing upside alone makes him a worthwhile pick. If the passing translates to a full season and even one or two of those receivers emerge, he could be this year's breakout quarterback. The Dolphins are likely to trail for most of the season, so he could be the new Blake Bortles–another “garbage time hero.”
Malik Willis
- QB
- , Miami Dolphins
- 27
- 225 lbs
- 6' 1"
- Liberty
- 133
- 1
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