Mike Willie
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Career Summary
Mike Willie was a physical Arizona State wide receiver who signed with San Diego as an undrafted rookie in 2012 and later spent time with Baltimore. His Arizona State career produced 72 receptions, 897 yards and nine touchdowns.
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Early Life
Willie was born in Long Beach, California and attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School there.
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High School
Willie attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach, California.
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College Career
After two seasons at Cerritos College, Willie became a two-year Arizona State letterman. He played 25 games with 21 starts for the Sun Devils, recording 72 catches for 897 yards and nine touchdowns; as a senior in 2011, he had 36 catches for 455 yards and three scores.
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Path to the NFL
Willie signed with San Diego as a rookie free agent on May 14, 2012. The Chargers placed him on their practice squad after final cuts and elevated him to the active roster in December.
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NFL Career
Willie spent most of 2012 on San Diego's practice squad and was elevated to the active roster on December 18, but was inactive for the final two games. He returned to San Diego in 2013, was waived at final cuts, and joined Baltimore in 2014.
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Career Accomplishments
At Cerritos College, Willie totaled 76 receptions for 1,106 yards and four touchdowns in 22 games. As a sophomore, he led the team in receptions and receiving yards, earned second-team all-conference honors, and caught a touchdown in the Triumphant Sports Junior College All-American Game.
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Playing Style
Arizona State described Willie as a big, physical receiver who created matchup problems for defenders and was a talented downfield blocker. NFL.com listed him at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds.
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Legacy
Willie's two Arizona State seasons established him as a productive transfer receiver, highlighted by two games with two touchdown catches: against Oregon in 2010 and at Utah in 2011.
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Post-Career
After his playing career, Willie focused on community work in Compton, including bringing the Scholar Baller nonprofit program to Woodrow Wilson High School and Cerritos College. In 2021, he ran for mayor of Compton.
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23691, 00-0029464, 1990-06-17, Mike Willie, Michael, Willie
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