Carver Willis OT Washington |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #50 SUB-POSITION: Right Tackle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/28/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 5.11 seconds (79%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #50 | |
| SUB-POSITION: Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 03/28/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| Forty time: 5.11 seconds (79%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
| Overall Rating: | 78.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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68% |
| Run Blocking: |
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80% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#277
Position rank:
#50 (OL)
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| College Games: 44 College Snaps: 1868 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 85/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Wanya Morris - Oklahoma |
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91% |
| Spencer Burford - UTSA |
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88% |
| Cade Mays - Tennessee |
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87% |
Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 127 (SF)
Draft Profile: Bio
A three-star recruit out of Durango High School in Colorado, Carver Willis spent five seasons at Kansas State before transferring to Washington for his final year of eligibility. He redshirted in 2021, saw limited action in 2020 and 2022, and then earned a starting role at right tackle in 2023, picking up All-Big 12 Honorable Mention from the league's coaches. That K-State offensive line earned semifinalist status for the Joe Moore Award.Willis started all 11 games at right tackle in 2024 and was voted a team captain. The Wildcats set school records in rushing yards per carry and offensive yards per play that season, while allowing just 13 sacks, their fewest since 2000. After entering the transfer portal, he landed at Washington and moved to left tackle, starting 10 games before an injury suffered against Ohio State cost him three weeks. He returned to start the final stretch, won UW's John P. Angel Offensive Lineman of the Year Award, and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten from both coaches and media. Willis accepted an invite to the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Quick out of his stance and consistently hits landmarks in the run game on time
- Good hand placement and grip strength create sustained leverage at the point of attack
- Fluid mover in space who tracks defenders well on perimeter and second-level blocks
- Plays with real effort and strain, finishing blocks through the whistle every rep
- Versatile enough to line up at tackle, guard, or center at the next level
- Run blocking improved notably in his final season after changing programs
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Undersized frame and below-average length limit his anchor against power rushers
- Vulnerable to push-pull moves and long-arm bull rushes that exploit his lack of mass
- Tends to overset in pass protection, opening up inside rush lanes
- Elevated pad level getting into run blocks gives up leverage he has to fight to recover
- Penalty frequency ticked up during heavier workloads at Kansas State
Scouting Report: Summary
Willis brings real value as a versatile interior lineman who can back up multiple positions and compete for a starting guard spot in a zone-heavy scheme. His run blocking is the calling card. He fires out of his stance with good timing, works to his landmarks, and sustains blocks with grip strength and effort that stand out on tape. The jump in his run blocking production after moving to Washington suggests he was still developing technique at Kansas State and responded well to new coaching. His comfort in pin-and-pull and wide zone concepts translates directly to NFL offenses built around outside zone principles.The concerns are straightforward. At 303 pounds with shorter arms, he does not have the frame or anchor to hold up consistently at tackle against NFL edge rushers. Pass protection will need work, particularly his tendency to overset and lose half-man positioning. He is not going to win many reps against power with raw strength alone. The move inside, likely to guard with some center flexibility, gives him the best chance to stick because his quickness and technique matter more in tighter quarters.
The realistic outcome here is a quality backup who can dress on game day as a swing interior lineman, with enough upside in the run game to push for a starting role if the scheme fits. Teams running heavy outside zone should see him as a player worth developing. He is not a player who will get drafted for his physical tools, but his competitiveness and positional flexibility give him a path to a roster.
Carver Willis percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Carver Willis (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
228.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
53.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.