Will Levis is a promising young quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, known for his strong arm and athletic ability
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. Born on June 27, 1999, in Newton, Massachusetts, Levis grew up in Madison, Connecticut, and attended Xavier High School in Middletown, Connecticut
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. He set school records for passing touchdowns and yards in his senior year
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Levis began his college career at Penn State, where he played from 2018 to 2020
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. After redshirting his first year, he spent the next two seasons as a backup quarterback
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. In 2019, he made his first career start against Rutgers, completing 8 of 14 passes for 81 yards with one touchdown and one interception
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. He also rushed for 108 yards in that game
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In 2021, Levis transferred to the University of Kentucky, where he became the starting quarterback
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. He had an impressive season, throwing for 2,827 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for 376 yards and nine touchdowns
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. His performance helped lead Kentucky to a victory over No. 15 Iowa in the 2022 Citrus Bowl
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Levis was projected as a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but he surprisingly fell to the second round, where the Tennessee Titans traded up to select him with the 33rd overall pick
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. Despite a challenging 2024 season, where the Titans finished with a 3-14 record, Levis remains determined to prove himself as the team’s franchise quarterback
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Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 229 pounds, Levis has the physical attributes to excel in the NFL
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. However, he has faced criticism for his performance, including a high interception rate and inconsistent play
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. Despite these challenges, Levis remains focused on improving and proving his critics wrong
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Levis’ journey is a testament to perseverance and determination. He has faced setbacks and criticism but continues to work hard to achieve his goals. As he enters his second professional offseason, the Titans will have to decide whether to stick with him or explore other options at the quarterback position
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For more information on Will Levis, you can check out this Wikipedia article
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en.wikipedia.org
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Sports Illustrated
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