NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Washington IOL Carver 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.

Willis is a 6'5", 303-pound interior line prospect who entered the Kansas State program as a 3-star recruit in the 2020 class before transferring to Washington in 2025 after five seasons and 18 starts at right tackle for the Wildcats.

The former Husky finished his career with 28 starts, including 10 at left tackle in his lone season in Washington, capping his time off by winning UW's John P. Angel Offensive Lineman of the Year Award. He accepted his invite to the 2026 Senior Bowl.

Brandon Thorn: Brandon is the author of the Trench Warfare newsletter, which focuses exclusively on offensive and defensive line evaluation. He also contributes as an analyst to Establish the Run, serves as the scouting coordinator for OL Masterminds and is a selection committee member for the Joe Moore Award. 

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Where He Wins

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— Operates on time with snap out of his stance and into contact.

— Excellent hand placement generates quick, sustained leverage on blocks.

— Fluid, refined run blocker who regularly hits his landmarks with proper fits.

— Plays with very good effort, strain and physicality.

Areas of Improvement

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— Mediocre length and mass creates soft edges that will necessitate a move inside as a pro.

— Vulnerable to being overextended against the push-pull technique and walked back against the long-arm bull-rush.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.7 (Role Player/Part-Time Contributor — 4th Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: Jackson Slater (6.6 in 2025), Luke Fortner (7.2 in 2022), Will Fries (7.0 in 2021)

OVERALL RANK: 150

POSITION RANK: IOL17

PRO COMPARISON: Robert Hainsey

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'5"
Weight: 303
Arm: 32 ½"
Hand: 9 ½"

40-Yard Dash: 5.11
10-Yard Split: 1.84
Vertical: 26 ½"
Broad: 9'0"
Shuttle: NA
3-Cone: NA
Bench: NA