It was all but a done deal.
Growing up in Indianapolis, Kevin Willis had always been an Indiana University fan. So when the Hoosiers' coaching staff showed interest in the Lawrence Central High School offensive lineman, he was ready to commit.
There was just one problem — Willis wanted to play defense.
Jersey number — 93
"They held my offer because they wanted to look at me more as a center because my junior and senior year I played O-line," he said. "I said, 'Nah, I'm not going to do that.