LYNCHBURG, Va. — Liberty quarterback Malik Willis impressed a school pro-day record 60 NFL coaches, scouts and executives from all 32 teams with the arm strength and athleticism that has him projected as a first-round draft pick.
Willis was particularly impressive Tuesday with an improvised strike that traveled 65 yards in the air, with no time for the 22-year-old to set before launching the bomb.
But what seemed to most impress Willis, who said he came into the day without any goals or expectations, happened the night before while having dinner with Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.
“I’m like, ‘Mike Tomlin’s eating chicken wings?'” Willis said in amazement after a session that included 70 scripted throws. “That’s what you want. I mean, he’s a normal dude.”
Tomlin, whose team has the 20th pick in the April 28 draft, was one of two head coaches in attendance. The other was Carolina…
