BY : Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor
A former Liberty University standout quarterback who is being called the future signal-caller for the Tennessee Titans says he wants to point people to God during his NFL career.
Asked during a post-draft interview why he plays with so much joy, Willis pointed to his Christian faith.
“I’m blessed to do it. God’s put me in a position where I can use my platform to glorify Him and just bring people closer to Him – and just give joy to other people,” Willis told Titans broadcaster Mike Keith in an interview. “So I enjoy playing the game because I’m blessed with the ability. So I get to go use what God blessed me with and impact other people and just make them happy.”
Willis said he wants to spread joy because “you never know what people are going through.”
He often discusses his faith on social media, according to Sports Spectrum, a publication that covers Christian athletes. On Easter Sunday, he tweeted, “He is risen.”
Willis began his career at Auburn before transferring to Liberty due to a lack of playing time. He became an NFL prospect with the Flames. Willis says his faith has guided him during tough times.
Asked what he wants Titans fans to know about him, Willis told Keith, “I’m just glad to be here, and I’m trying to do whatever I can to make use of this opportunity. … I’m going to spread the glory of God, so ya’ll are going to hear a lot of that.”
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