2025 Football Signing Class
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Willis, Tyshun

Tyshun Willis
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 240
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Camden, Miss.
- High School/Previous School:
- Velma Jackson HS
Bio
High School
Tyshun Willis prepped at Velma Jackson High School under the direction of head coach Quentin Bernard Euell … He is ranked as a 4-star recruit by 247Sports & ESPN and a 3-star recruit by On3 and Rivals … On3 ranks Willis as the 41st best edge player in the 2025 class … Composite industry rankings have Willis as a 4-star recruit and the No. 8 player in the state of Mississippi … ESPN has Willis ranked No. 164 in the ESPN 300 … He is a member of the 2025 ‘Freaks List’ by 247Sports, coming in at No. 6 … 2024 Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen honoree … 2024 Mississippi 1A Mr. Football … In his senior season, Willis helped guide Velma Jackson to the semifinals of the Mississippi 1A Playoffs … In 2024, he earned 65 tackles, 52 of which were solo tackles, to go along with 45 tackles for loss, 18 sacks and four forced fumbles … He also played running back and receiver on offense, earning 983 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 58 carries and 479 receiving yards with seven scores on 25 receptions … He added 446 punt return yards to his season totals … In his high school career, he earned over 300 tackles, 54 sacks and one interception … In 2023, he helped Velma Jackson to the state championship game … He is a two-time state champion in power lifting … He has won state championships in track in the 4x1 and 4x2 relays.
Personal
Born March 8, 2006 ... Committed to Mississippi State on April 22, 2024 … His brother Antavious Willis is a running back at Southern Miss … His sister, Tyasia Willis, plays professional basketball internationally … His younger brother Trevon is the starting quarterback for Velma Jackson … Chose Mississippi State over Ole Miss, Missouri, Baylor and others.
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Tyshun Willis prepped at Velma Jackson High School under the direction of head coach Quentin Bernard Euell … He is ranked as a 4-star recruit by 247Sports & ESPN and a 3-star recruit by On3 and Rivals … On3 ranks Willis as the 41st best edge player in the 2025 class … Composite industry rankings have Willis as a 4-star recruit and the No. 8 player in the state of Mississippi … ESPN has Willis ranked No. 164 in the ESPN 300 … He is a member of the 2025 ‘Freaks List’ by 247Sports, coming in at No. 6 … 2024 Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen honoree … 2024 Mississippi 1A Mr. Football … In his senior season, Willis helped guide Velma Jackson to the semifinals of the Mississippi 1A Playoffs … In 2024, he earned 65 tackles, 52 of which were solo tackles, to go along with 45 tackles for loss, 18 sacks and four forced fumbles … He also played running back and receiver on offense, earning 983 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 58 carries and 479 receiving yards with seven scores on 25 receptions … He added 446 punt return yards to his season totals … In his high school career, he earned over 300 tackles, 54 sacks and one interception … In 2023, he helped Velma Jackson to the state championship game … He is a two-time state champion in power lifting … He has won state championships in track in the 4x1 and 4x2 relays.
Personal
Born March 8, 2006 ... Committed to Mississippi State on April 22, 2024 … His brother Antavious Willis is a running back at Southern Miss … His sister, Tyasia Willis, plays professional basketball internationally … His younger brother Trevon is the starting quarterback for Velma Jackson … Chose Mississippi State over Ole Miss, Missouri, Baylor and others.
Social Media
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Instagram – big_countryboywillis2
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