49ers Select Carver Willis, OT Washington at 127

Originally posted by northoakland510:
I just hope it is a real competition and they do not play favorites.

Originally posted by CornellU49er:

Originally posted by glorydayz:

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Originally posted by riverrunzthruit:

Originally posted by LottDMontanaO:

Love the physicality here from Washington OL Carver Willis pic.twitter.com/oLslKUdkdy

— Jack Brentnall (@Jack_Brentnall) January 29, 2026

explosive controlled violence in space, not something easily learned or have the ability to do... interesting pick

Who was the other guy in that rep?

Why can't anyone identify #8 in this clip?

Cian Slone (N.C. State), was listed as a #8 DE on the National team

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by northoakland510:
I just hope it is a real competition and they do not play favorites.

Aside from starting Lance in 2022 because of the extremely high investment in him requiring they see if he could play through what turned out to be his limitations (which of course was cut short and they never looked back once Brock balled out), when have they ever played favorites? Just two years ago Puni won the RG job, for example.

Best guy is gonna play.

Originally posted by LasVegasWally:
At G or C he'll be an asset over what we have.

What's your background at Guard or Center? Is that something that any teams talk to you about moving to those positions in the NFL?

"Yeah, that's something every team talked to me about. So yeah, I'm happy to do it no matter where they need me on the line. I've kind of said this whole time. I just want a shot in a playbook, and anywhere they need me on the line, I'm game. But every team talked about interior."

As you approached the draft and your background at both Tackle spots, what do you envision being the biggest challenge if you were to slide inside?

"It's a different game inside in little ways. Things get on you quicker. Guys are a little bit bigger, so that adjustment I think will be interesting. Then at Center, there's a Center I train with that talked to me, has helped me a lot throughout this process. His name is [Denver Broncos C] Alex Forsyth, and he's been huge. He told me Center is the hardest pre-snap position, but one of the easier post snap positions on the o-line. So, for me, the adjustment to Center will be a lot more pre-snap communication than I'm used to, making the calls and doing all that. That'll be an adjustment, but one I think I'm very capable of doing."

Originally posted by mcwoot:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by mcwoot:
Solid run blocker who can't pass protect. So we get a younger Brendel with his same flaws.

Where are you getting the can't PP from,?

I think it's pretty consistent in all the scouting reports I've seen. Struggles with speed outside and power inside. Technically good but physical limitations are exposed against more talented defenders.

Originally posted by tankle104:
Yeah, but that's based on him playing tackle, which he won't be. A lot of his issues at tackle is just size, which is remedied with him being IOL.

let's hope he balls out and can snag the LG spot. I think it's unlikely a rookie plays LG this year but we will see

Originally posted by Heroism:
One thing that jumps out when you watch this dude is his grip strength. He's got very strong hands. You rarely see his hands knocked away or him having to regrip once he's got a hold of his opponent. That's one of the most underrated traits in the trenches.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by LasVegasWally:
At G or C he'll be an asset over what we have.

Agree, hopefully it all works out. Quotes from Carver:

What's your background at Guard or Center? Is that something that any teams talk to you about moving to those positions in the NFL?

"Yeah, that's something every team talked to me about. So yeah, I'm happy to do it no matter where they need me on the line. I've kind of said this whole time. I just want a shot in a playbook, and anywhere they need me on the line, I'm game. But every team talked about interior."

As you approached the draft and your background at both Tackle spots, what do you envision being the biggest challenge if you were to slide inside?

"It's a different game inside in little ways. Things get on you quicker. Guys are a little bit bigger, so that adjustment I think will be interesting. Then at Center, there's a Center I train with that talked to me, has helped me a lot throughout this process. His name is [Denver Broncos C] Alex Forsyth, and he's been huge. He told me Center is the hardest pre-snap position, but one of the easier post snap positions on the o-line. So, for me, the adjustment to Center will be a lot more pre-snap communication than I'm used to, making the calls and doing all that. That'll be an adjustment, but one I think I'm very capable of doing."

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Dude, if Willis can learn both C & LG/RG I'd be very very happy with him at either LG or C long term.

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Arrow up