49ers select OT Carver Willis in 4th round of 2026 NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers chosen Washington OT Carver Willis with the twenty seventh decide (No. 127 general) in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Willis performed 45 video games throughout six collegiate seasons at Kansas State and Washington, primarily beginning at proper deal with for the Wildcats earlier than transferring to left deal with for the Huskies. During his closing season in 2025, he began 10 video games and earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors, permitting solely two sacks and committing 4 penalties.
Following his profession, he participated in the 2026 Senior Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine, the place he recorded a 5.11-second 40-yard sprint.
Measurements
The following are the official measurements from the NFL Scouting Combine.
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 303lbs
- Arms: 32 1/2 inches
- Hands: 9 1/2 inches
NFL Scouting Combine
The following are the official testing outcomes from the NFL Scouting Combine.
- 40-yard sprint: 5.11 seconds
- 10-yard cut up: 1.84 seconds
- Vertical bounce: 26.5 inches
- Broad bounce: 9 toes
Hometown
Durango, CO
College Statistics
| Year | college | GP | G.S. | 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 | L.T. |
- 2020: Redshirted; enrolled January 2020
- 2023: Honorable Mention All-Big 12
- 2024: Missed one sport (harm); group captain
- 2025: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten; missed three video games (proper knee); enrolled January 2025
Scouting Report
Lance Zierlein’s NFL.com scouting report:
Willis’ run-blocking tape is spectacular. He’s fast out of his stance, will get into run suits with good pop/aggression and is a constant block finisher. However, he lacks the size and anchor related to professional tackles. He additionally would not have the broad body and core energy of a guard. His go safety might be spotty as a consequence of oversets and the aforementioned anchor problem, however he has the quickness/grip energy to compete. Willis can match as a zone-scheme guard and could possibly be thought of as a swing deal with who would possibly want safety assist.
NFL.com Draft Bio:
- 2020 (Kansas State): Played in 4 video games as a reserve.
- 2021 (Kansas State): Redshirted.
- 2022 (Kansas State): Played in 7 video games as a reserve.
- 2023 (Kansas State): Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference. Played in all 13 video games with 7 begins at RT.
- 2024 (Kansas State): Started 11 video games at RT.
- 2025: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference. Started 10 video 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 location’s 8-point grading scale.
Projection:
NFL.com projected Willis to be a sixth-round draft decide.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) Grades:
Carver Willis is an offensive deal with for the Washington Huskies who earned a 79.0 general PFF grade in the 2025 season, twenty third amongst 632 certified offensive tackles. He performed 520 offensive snaps on the season.
More Draft Analysis
Dane Brugler of The Athletic’s Analysis:
A fluid blocker, Willis shines on the transfer, when he can attain or steamroll defenders in the run sport. He skillfully blocks surfaces in zone however can be a lunger at instances. He reaches correct depth in his kick slides, however his response quickness and hand use should enhance on the inside, the place every thing is just a little bit quicker.
Mike Renner of CBS Sports’ Analysis:
Willis is an athletic deal with with the physique kind to play anyplace alongside the offensive line. His tape earlier than the MCL tear and later in the season after he totally recovered is what bought me.
