Patrick Willis retires as one of the premier inside linebackers in NFL history. Despite his relatively brief career in the NFL, Willis' unprecedented accomplishments assuredly warrant first ballot Hall of Fame consideration. With 7 Pro Bowl selections, 6 All-Pro selections, Defensive Rookie of the Year Honors (2007) and 7 seasons with 100 tackles while a participant in the exact equivalent of 7 seasons played (112 games), Willis is one of the greatest players the NFL has ever featured.

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