Unpacking Future Packers: No. 60, Washington OL Carver Willis
The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2026 NFL draft.
Since taking over as general manager of the Green Bay Packers in 2018, Brian Gutekunst has drafted 17 offensive linemen, and he's drafted at least one offensive lineman in every draft, except for the 2023 NFL Draft. That number figures to climb and could even reach 20 by the end of the 2026 NFL Draft.
A potential target on Day 3 of the draft is Carver Willis . The Washington offensive lineman checks in at No. 60 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.
A native of Colorado, Willis started his college career at Kansas State, where he started 18 games at right tackle. Willis transferred to Washington for the 2025 season and started 10 games at left tackle.
"Carver’s greatest strength is his intelligence and attention to detail," Roman Tomashoff, the editor for UWHuskiesWire, said. "He spends a lot of time and energy working on not just his technique, but helping his teammates with theirs. He has a great understanding of his body and strengths as a pass protector and run blocker, and combined with his technique, he’d be a great fit for an NFL team anywhere along the offensive line."
Willis finished his collegiate career with over 1,200 snaps at right tackle and 600-plus snaps at left tackle. He took two snaps at left guard, which he's a candidate to kick inside at the next level, and he could be the next college offensive tackle the Packers take with an eye on kicking him inside to guard.
Willis shows good initial quickness to fly out of his stance. He's comfortable on the move and shows good range as a run blocker. He's a player who will likely be one of the top testing offensive lineman at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Kansas State transfer has strong hands and works hard to sustain, consistently creating movement in the ground game to open up running lanes.
"He worked really hard to gain weight and add strength to his frame once he got to UW," Tomashoff said. "I think we really saw it show up in his upper body, especially as Big Ten play wore on. He played with great physicality when run blocking."
Willis is assignment-sound and has active eyes. He’s efficient in his pass sets and coordinated in his shuffle to cut off rush angles. He uses efficient hand strikes. This past season he gave up two sacks and 22 pressures in his first season starting at left tackle.
"Carver is very trustworthy in pass protection," Tomashoff said. "His understanding of technique, plus his improved strength, showed up no matter who was across from him all season long."
Fit with the Packers
The Packers are set to have Rasheed Walker and Sean Rhyan hit free agency, while Elgton Jenkins is expected to be a cap casualty.
With those potential departures, the Packers will need to invest heavily in the offensive line as they look for a new starting center, a swing tackle and interior depth.
Targeting a player like Willis on Day 3 of the draft would make sense for the Packers. He's a player who has experience playing both tackle spots and he may be best suited to kick inside to guard. He could serve as a backup guard, while moving out to tackle if the Packers get in a bind.
"I’d draft Carver because he’s the kind of player who can elevate an offensive line both on and off the field," Tomashoff said. "He’s a lot of fun to talk to and be around, and combined with his willingness and ability to adapt to whatever his coaches are asking him to do, should make him a great fit no matter where he winds up at the next level."
Willis checks the boxes. He's 6-4, 305 pounds, and nearly 34-inch arms. He's got the athleticism and movement skills that the Packers look for, and he has the versatility to play four positions. A likely fourth- or fifth-round pick, Willis could provide much-needed quality depth for Green Bay 's offensive line.
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