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James Willis (American football)

1972–

United States

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James Edward Willis III (born September 2, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL draft. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. He played high school football at J.O. Johnson High School in Huntsville, Alabama. Willis also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, and Birmingham Thunderbolts of the now defunct XFL. After his playing career, he coached in the NCAA and in the NFL

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