The list of the Big 12's top five tackles for loss leaders in 2015 featured plenty of star power including Kansas State defensive end Willis, the only returnee.
Yet Willis -- who finished second in the conference with 9.5 sacks and fourth in the conference in tackles for loss with 15.5 -- was nowhere to be found when 2015 postseason honors were handed out despite 10 defensive linemen earning first or second team All-Big 12.