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

TL;DR

The San Francisco 49ers selected Carver Willis, a left tackle from Washington, with the 127th pick in the draft. Despite not fitting typical size requirements, he is open to playing guard or center.

Key points

49ers selected Carver Willis at pick 127
Willis is a left tackle from Washington
He allowed two sacks and 20 pressures last season
PFF gave him an 84.8 run blocking grade
Willis is open to playing guard or center

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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 06: Washington's (OL) #50 Carver Willis raises his hands in the air after UW scored a touchdown during a college football game between the Washington Huskies and the UC Davis Aggies on September 6, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jesse Beals/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers selected Carver Willis, the left tackle from Washington. Willis doesn’t fit the 49ers’ typical measurement requirements at tackle. 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 call with the media, Willis said he’s willing to move inside to guard and could even move to center. That’s noteworthy, as ’s a free agent after the 2026 season.

Q&A

Who is Carver Willis and what position did the 49ers draft him for?

Carver Willis is a left tackle from Washington, drafted by the 49ers to potentially play guard or center due to his size.

What were Carver Willis's performance stats during his college career?

Willis started nine games last season, allowing two sacks and 20 pressures, with a run blocking grade of 84.8 and a pass blocking grade of 66.9.

Why might Carver Willis move to a different position in the NFL?

Willis may move to guard or center due to his smaller size and limited range, which are not typical for a tackle in the NFL.