The San Francisco 49ers selected Washington OT Carver Willis with the 27th pick (No. 127 overall) in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Willis played 45 games across six collegiate seasons at Kansas State and Washington, primarily starting at right tackle for the Wildcats before moving to left tackle for the Huskies. During his final season in 2025, he started 10 games and earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors, allowing only two sacks and committing four penalties.
Following his career, he participated in the 2026 Senior Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine, where he recorded a 5.11-second 40-yard dash.
Measurements
The following are the official measurements from the NFL Scouting Combine.
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 303 lbs
- Arms: 32 1/2 inches
- Hands: 9 1/2 inches
NFL Scouting Combine
The following are the official testing results from the NFL Scouting Combine.
- 40-yard dash: 5.11 seconds
- 10-yard split: 1.84 seconds
- Vertical jump: 26.5 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet
Hometown
Durango, CO
College Statistics
| Year | School | GP | GS | POS |
| 2020 | Kansas State | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | Kansas State | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Kansas State | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Kansas State | 13 | 7 | RT |
| 2024 | Kansas State | 11 | 11 | RT |
| 2025 | Washington | 10 | 10 | LT |
- 2020: Redshirted; enrolled January 2020
- 2023: Honorable Mention All-Big 12
- 2024: Missed one game (injury); team captain
- 2025: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; missed three games (right knee); enrolled January 2025
Scouting Report
Lance Zierlein’s NFL.com scouting report:
Willis’ run-blocking tape is impressive. He’s quick out of his stance, gets into run fits with good pop/aggression and is a consistent block finisher. However, he lacks the length and anchor associated with pro tackles. He also doesn’t have the broad frame and core strength of a guard. His pass protection can be spotty due to oversets and the aforementioned anchor issue, but he has the quickness/grip strength to compete. Willis can fit as a zone-scheme guard and could be considered as a swing tackle who might need protection help.
NFL.com Draft Bio:
- 2020 (Kansas State): Played in 4 games as a reserve.
- 2021 (Kansas State): Redshirted.
- 2022 (Kansas State): Played in 7 games as a reserve.
- 2023 (Kansas State): Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference. Played in all 13 games with 7 starts at RT.
- 2024 (Kansas State): Started 11 games at RT.
- 2025: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference. Started 10 games at LT.
Pre-Draft Grade:
Willis earned a pre-draft grade of 5.89 from NFL.com, which equates to an “average backup or special-teams player,” per the site’s 8-point grading scale.
Projection:
NFL.com projected Willis to be a sixth-round draft pick.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) Grades:
Carver Willis is an offensive tackle for the Washington Huskies who earned a 79.0 overall PFF grade in the 2025 season, 23rd among 632 qualified offensive tackles. He played 520 offensive snaps on the season.
More Draft Analysis
Dane Brugler of The Athletic’s Analysis:
A fluid blocker, Willis shines on the move, when he can reach or steamroll defenders in the run game. He skillfully surfaces blocks in zone but can also be a lunger at times. He reaches proper depth in his kick slides, but his reaction quickness and hand use must improve on the interior, where everything is a little bit faster.
Mike Renner of CBS Sports’ Analysis:
Willis is an athletic tackle with the body type to play anywhere along the offensive line. His tape before the MCL tear and later in the season after he fully recovered is what sold me.
