Former Spartan Khari Willis Retires After Three NFL Seasons To Pursue Ministry

Former Michigan State Safety Khari Willis has decided to hang up the football cleats after three seasons in the National Football League with the Indianapolis Colts to pursue ministry full-time.

Willis, the Jackson, Michigan native, was drafted by the Colts with the 109th overall pick (fourth round) in the 2019 NFL Draft. Prior to being drafted, the 26-year old spent four seasons in East Lansing from 2015-18 totaling 189 tackles (95 solo), 3 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles in 41 games played.

With the Colts, Willis appeared in 39 games (33 starts) recording 219 tackles (161 solo), 3.5 sacks, 4 interceptions (1 returned for a touchdown), and 1 fumble recovery.