Carver Willis Earns Starting Role | NFL News

Carver Willis, the former Washington Huskies tackle, has earned a starting left guard spot with the San Francisco 49ers after outlasting veteran Robert Jones. Despite suffering a concussion early in preseason, Willis impressed head coach Kyle Shanahan with his recovery and performance, earning key reps and a roster spot as one of only two players from Jedd Fisch’s 2025 roster to make the final 53. His NFL debut? A brutal test against Aaron Donald and the LA Rams in Melbourne, Australia — a perfect challenge for a fourth-round rookie rising fast.

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