Ranked as 19th best player in Virginia by rivals.com…anchored an offensive line that set school record with 3611 yards rushing, including 9.7 yards per carry during the regular season…All-Atlantic Region selection by PrepStar…named to All-Mid Atlantic team by SuperPrep…ranked as 28th best player in Virginia, regardless of position by SuperPrep…first-team all-Richmond Metro selection…first-team All-Capital District and All-Central Region in 2003…also first-team All-Metro by Richmond Times Dispatch in 2003…second-team all-state as a guard by Associated Press and Virginia High School Coaches Association)…selected to play in Virginia State All-Star Game…led his high school team to three consecutive playoff appearances…played his high school football for Scott Burton at Highland Springs High School…chose Clemson over Virginia….born Tony J. Willis on Feb. 25, 1986.

Quoting Willis: "I just loved the atmosphere, especially on game day. The fans are very committed to the program, and I feel like I can grow academically."