Patience can truly be a virtue in life — and, when it comes to the sports world, it can be non-existent. However, when you examine the collegiate career of Miami Hurricanes’ defensive tackle Gerald Willis III, patience and understanding have paid off in the form of an All-American caliber season. On a defense loaded with stars, holdovers and pre-season All-ACC talent, it’s the redshirt senior that has surged to the front of the pack and whose play has been emblematic of an attacking Hurricanes’ defense in 2018.
With any success story, there’s usually a tale of challenges overcome.