AdeWillie

CBCB#3UNC Tar Heels
6'1" • 195lbs • RS Sr.
Draft Eligibility:2027
Overall Grade '26
65.2
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
130
1150th/2316 - CBs
Interceptions '26
0
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Ade Willie is a cornerback for the North Carolina Tar Heels who earned a 65.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 65.0 ranked 0th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 63.2 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Willie broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 79.2 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 8 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 11 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
North Carolina Tar Heels
2025 - Present
Michigan State Spartans
2022 - 2025

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
65.2
AVG
0th/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
65.0
AVG
0th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
0th/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
63.2
AVG
0th/994 CBs

Highest Graded Games

vs TNEA
78.2
Week 2, 2026
@ PAPT
67.7
Week 6, 2026
vs MIWE
67.1
Week 1, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

@ CASC
36.6
Week 4, 2025
@ CASC
36.6
Week 4, 2025
@ NCDU
44.7
Week 7, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
11
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
8
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
11
-
Assists
1
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
4
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
2
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
79.2
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.4
-
Total Pressures
0
-
PBUs
2
-
Receptions Allowed
8
Rank
1150
th
Total Snaps
130
1184
th
Run Defense Snaps
52
1128
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
1093
rd
Coverage Snaps
78