Luke Willson

Luke Willson

34-Year-Old Tight EndTE
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Released by the Seahawks in August of 2021.
Calling it a career
TEFree Agent
August 25, 2021
Willson announced his retirement Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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Willson being cut by Seattle just one day after signing with the team was a strange occurrence, but the veteran tight end's retirement explains things. After joining Seattle as a fifth-round draft pick back in 2013, Willson spent the first five seasons of his career with the team before logging a stint with Detroit in 2018. Then, Willson resurfaced with the Seahawks for 13 contests from 2019-20, while also suiting up for three games with the Ravens.
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How do Luke Willson's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
255 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.51 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.29 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.08 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
23 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
32.25 in
 
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Willson filled in well in 2019 after Will Dissly suffered a ruptured Achilles, but his days in Seattle could be numbered. The Seahawks retained Jacob Hollister -- who outplayed Willson last year -- signed veteran Greg Olsen, and drafted both Colby Parkinson and Stephen Sullivan. Unless they cut one of the rookies, Willson could be the odd man out.
A disappointing one-year effort for Willson in Detroit included just 13 catches on 19 targets for 87 yards in 14 games, which came on the heels of a more respectable five-year stint with the Seahawks. While Willson now joins Darren Waller, Derek Carrier and rookie Foster Moreau at tight end in Oakland, the Raiders appear to be deploying a committee approach as they attempt to replace Jared Cook's volume. Willson's experience alone could give him the edge in a race to become the Week 1 starter, but Waller and Moreau each have enough athleticism to push for playing time early and often.
The Eric Ebron Scissorhands Tour has moved on to Indianapolis, so Detroit fans can look forward to Willson getting a shot this fall. Willson's claim to fame to this point is having two Ls in his last name, and not being the brother of Frat Pack funnyman Owen Wilson. The Seahawks liked to use the occasional element of surprise with Willson, funneling 11 touchdowns to him on a modest 89 catches. Of course, it took five years to get to that point, so let's not get drunk on upside dreams. Willson's best yardage season was 362; his best touchdown count was last year's four. If he exceeds those numbers, the Lions will be doing cartwheels down Woodward Avenue.
Willson will continue as second-fiddle to Jimmy Graham after the tight end signed a one-year extension with the Seahawks in March. Last season, Willson managed 15 receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games. While he doesn't receive a ton of offensive reps, he could be flung into the starting lineup at any moment given Jimmy Graham's injury-prone history with the team.
With the addition of Jimmy Graham, Willson saw his numbers fall across the board in 2015. However, Seattle’s high-profile tight end acquisition in 2016, the selection of Nick Vannett in the third round, likely won’t have the same effect, as Vannett projects as more of a blocking specialist. The thing is, Graham’s 2015 stat line likely represents his own statistical floor, leaving Willson without much room for improvement in 2016. Barring a setback in Graham’s return from a patellar injury, Willson will likely play second fiddle to Graham in the passing game and will only be worth consideration in the deepest of fantasy leagues.
Willson, who has sufficient speed to beat linebackers up the seam, showed enough upside last year to warrant a bigger role in the passing game, finishing the campaign with 22 catches for 362 yards and three touchdowns. However, his fantasy value took a hit when the team traded for Jimmy Graham in March. An expanded role now looks unlikely unless Graham goes down. He'll be used in two-TE sets and can split wide as well, but how many opportunities he gets remains to be seen.
Willson had a decent rookie season, showing he likely could be a steady target in the passing game if he had the opportunity. He probably won't get that opportunity with the Seahawks, though. Zach Miller is the starter, and the team doesn't throw to its tight ends much anyway (Miller's team-leading 56 targets ranked 26th among tight ends). But Anthony McCoy, who missed all last season with an injury, suffered another season-ending injury early in camp, eliminating any competition Willson had for the backup job. Improved blocking will help Willson get on the field more, but even then his receiving numbers won't climb much.
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Quick turnaround in Seattle
TEFree Agent
August 25, 2021
The Seahawks released Willson on Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
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Back with Seattle
TESeattle Seahawks
August 24, 2021
Willson signed a contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
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Joins active roster
TESeattle Seahawks
January 6, 2021
Willson was signed to Seattle's active roster Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
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Back with Seattle
TEFree Agent
December 30, 2020
The Seahawks signed Willson (hip) to the practice squad Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
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Cut by Baltimore
TEFree Agent
Hip
December 19, 2020
The Ravens waived Willson (hip) on Saturday.
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