Bruceton's Patrick Willis Breaks Return Record

Willis TD return a team record

SEATTLE – San Francisco linebacker Patrick Willis weaved all over the field on an 86-yard interception return Sunday.

The play was the the longest interception return by a linebacker in team history, 30 yards more than John Johnson's return in 1992.

"I was just trying to breathe," Willis said.

The 6-1, 242-pound linebacker from Bruceton, Tennessee attended Hollow Rock - Bruceton Central High School where he was a two-time All-State selection, Regional Most Valuable Player, and West Tennessee Player of the Year.

He earned 4 letters in football and basketball, and 3 in baseball. He was also the first person in Tennessee state history to be nominated for both the Mr. Football Award for a Lineman (as a linebacker) and the Mr. Football Award for a Back (as a tailback) in the same

season.

Willis led the league in tackles during the 2007 season (174) and he was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Willis said he had more work to do this season. He’s off to a good start.