The 49ers selected their first offensive lineman this draft at pick 127

The San Francisco 49ers selected Carver Willis, the left sort out from Washington. Willis does not match the 49ers’ typical measurement necessities at sort out. At 6’5″, he’s in the 29th percentile. At 303 pounds, he’s in the 14th percentile. He also has small hands and arm length. So, a guard, perhaps?

Willis started nine games last season for Washington at left tackle. Willis played right tackle in 2024. He allowed two sacks and 20 pressures. PFF gave him an 84.8 run blocking grade and a 66.9 pass blocking grade. Bleacher Report’s Brandon Thorn had this to say about Willis:

Carver Willis is a compact, efficient blocker with good quickness who hits landmarks in the run game on time, plays with leverage and pop, and strains through the whistle. Limited range shows up on an island with below average anchoring ability that signal a move inside as a pro where his technique and quickness project him as quality swing backup/spot starter.

Thorn gave Willis a fourth-round grade.

During his name with the media, Willis stated he is prepared to maneuver inside to protect and will even transfer to middle. That’s notable, as Jake Brendel’s a free agent after the 2026 season.