6'0"
Height
193 lbs
Weight
25
Age
Virginia State
College
Smithfield, VA, USA
Hometown
About Willie Drew Jr.
Signed with the Carolina Panthers as an UDFA following the 2024 NFL Draft, but was released as part of final cuts. Played three seasons at Virginia State after transferring from James Madison. Accumulated 99 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 11 interceptions, 39 passes defended, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery at Virginia State. In 2023, was named the CIAA Defensive Player of the Year.
Career Stats
| Year | League | GP | tackles | es Defended | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UFL | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | UFL | 6 | 4 | — | 1 |
2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | tackles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs HOU | W 45-7 | 1 |
| 2 | @ BHAM | W 45-28 | 1 |
| 3 | vs DAL | W 24-6 |
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