2010 Pro Bowl: Patrick Willis
![In three seasons, Patrick Willis has three Pro Bowl selections.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/axetqfafqwprjpw2wmbe.jpg)
In three seasons, Patrick Willis has three Pro Bowl selections.
![Willis showed great coverage skills, finishing the season with second on the team with three interceptions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/wckolcwn5710xheqmjqh.jpg)
Willis showed great coverage skills, finishing the season with second on the team with three interceptions.
![Willis finished with 152 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/ufciilmcepl5kkbaoyvk.jpg)
Willis finished with 152 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions.
![Willis routinely chased down the game's best like Chris Johnson of the Titans.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/oaidagkiic6upz8wlrjl.jpg)
Willis routinely chased down the game's best like Chris Johnson of the Titans.
![Willis had 12 solo tackles in the season opener against Arizona. He finished with 14 tackles and an interception.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/zweos91wo1anv3ok9exg.jpg)
Willis had 12 solo tackles in the season opener against Arizona. He finished with 14 tackles and an interception.
![Not even Adrian Peterson can get away from Willis' grips.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/lqnzm2lr5cuhcs1oob8m.jpg)
Not even Adrian Peterson can get away from Willis' grips.
![Willis was given the team's 2009 Bill Walsh Award. It's an honor voted on by the coaches, given annually to the 49ers team MVP for his outstanding individual performance.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/oxjsasak0glxubanilam.jpg)
Willis was given the team's 2009 Bill Walsh Award. It's an honor voted on by the coaches, given annually to the 49ers team MVP for his outstanding individual performance.
![Willis was named 2009 NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/kuyed9tid2vnknbqtgrl.jpg)
Willis was named 2009 NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year.
![Willis was one of six co-captains for the 2009 49ers.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/x0bbai0s4h4ovmpa7u33.jpg)
Willis was one of six co-captains for the 2009 49ers.
![Willis was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/nixqyazxckjpw9kj6oxh.jpg)
Willis was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press.
![According to NFL Gamebook statistics, Willis currently leads the league in tackles per game since 2007.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/ja1dvqczpkhnroleq0zb.jpg)
According to NFL Gamebook statistics, Willis currently leads the league in tackles per game since 2007.
![In 48 starts, Willis has tallied 10-or-more tackles in 36 games and 20-or-more stops in 4 contests.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/gmwop8wf9onkwxb3puif.jpg)
In 48 starts, Willis has tallied 10-or-more tackles in 36 games and 20-or-more stops in 4 contests.
![Willis returned his secont interception of the season for a touchdown against the Rams.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/r3on2pjwdacvcnf7tujv.jpg)
Willis returned his secont interception of the season for a touchdown against the Rams.
![Willis has contributed to the 49ers leading the NFL in forced fumbles with 23 on the season.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/evmhalbngljmjiddkokl.jpg)
Willis has contributed to the 49ers leading the NFL in forced fumbles with 23 on the season.
![Willis recorded his second career interception return for a touchdown against the Rams.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/qpj5bxogo6o3bc5qs2oa.jpg)
Willis recorded his second career interception return for a touchdown against the Rams.
![Willis finished with a career-high 4.0 sacks.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/czv0yfkflkdgneotu0sr.jpg)
Willis finished with a career-high 4.0 sacks.
![One of Willis' biggest hits of the season was on this tackle of Steven Jackson.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/zkqtaapziwcxjub4rjkg.jpg)
One of Willis' biggest hits of the season was on this tackle of Steven Jackson.
![Willis runs off the field after intercepting Kurt Warner.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/mx4fbynsubov5gbogalh.jpg)
Willis runs off the field after intercepting Kurt Warner.
![Chris Johsnon (50) and Patrick Willis (49) received the most votes for the AP's All-Pro team.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/lheghkd6v9eail1xjtl3.jpg)
Chris Johsnon (50) and Patrick Willis (49) received the most votes for the AP's All-Pro team.
![Willis gets his teammates fired up before the season finale.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/iwxty2li1kzvezg9dyhf.jpg)
Willis gets his teammates fired up before the season finale.
![Willis brought down fellow Pro Bowler Steven Jackson.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/49ers/ufgvcyj6mijm3d5wyq1b.jpg)
Willis brought down fellow Pro Bowler Steven Jackson.