Will Levis
A strong-armed quarterback whose draft day slide and love for mayonnaise on coffee sparked a wave of fascination as he took over an NFL franchise.
Born 1999 (age 27)·American football player·Birthday: June 27·Generation Z
Biography
Will Levis's path to becoming the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans was anything but conventional, marked by viral moments and a dramatic draft night. After transferring from Penn State to Kentucky, he unleashed a powerful arm and a fearless playing style that turned heads across the SEC, making him a projected first-round pick. The 2023 NFL Draft, however, told a different story, as he waited in the green room until the second day, a slide that became a major storyline. The fascination only grew with revelations about his unusual dietary habits, including putting mayonnaise in his coffee. The Titans finally called, and Levis responded by seizing his opportunity on the field, delivering a four-touchdown debut that silenced doubters. His journey reflects a modern athlete's narrative, where on-field talent and offbeat personality collide under the bright lights of the NFL.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Will was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Will Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Will's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Threw for four touchdowns in his NFL debut for the Tennessee Titans in 2023.
- Was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans after a much-publicized wait.
- Passed for over 2,800 yards and 24 touchdowns in his final season at the University of Kentucky.
Did You Know?
He gained widespread attention for stating he puts mayonnaise in his coffee.
He eats bananas with the peel on, a habit he says he developed for efficiency and nutrients.
During the 2023 NFL Draft, he was not selected in the first round despite many projections, making his wait a focal point of broadcast coverage.
“I'm gonna eat a banana with the peel on, and I'm gonna drink my coffee black.”
