Jaron Willis

Newcomer who joined the squad at the semester after transferring from Ole Miss… went through his first spring drills with the Gamecocks… fluid and athletic… can run, is very physical and plays with aggression.

2022 (Freshman)
Spent his freshman campaign at Ole Miss… played in one game, appearing in the Central Arkansas contest… was redshirted… did not record any stats after rotating in on defense and special teams.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Lee County High School in Leesburg, Ga… coached by Dean Fabrizio… guided Lee County to an 11-2 record and a trip to the quarterfinals of the Georgia 6A Playoffs as a senior… primarily took snaps as a defensive back… tabbed as an Under Armor All-American… selected to the Region 1-6A First Team defense… helped take Lee County to 6A State Title game with a 10-2 record in 2020… earned first team all-region and first team all-state honors after his junior season… member of the ESPN 300, ranked No. 140… ranked as the No. 15 linebacker prospect in the nation by ESPN… listed as a top-25 player in the state of Georgia by ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3… also played basketball for the Trojans.

PERSONAL
Jaron Isaiah Willis was born Nov. 8, 2002… is a sociology major… cousin, Mark Robinson, played linebacker for Ole Miss.