With the San Francisco 49ers shifting their focus from the 2026 NFL Draft to OTAs, it is a good time to evaluate realistic expectations for the rookie class. One of the more interesting players to watch is Carver Willis, who enters the NFL with a path to immediate competition at left guard . San Francisco 49ers rookie expectations for Carver Willis Since 2012, there have been 88 offensive linemen drafted in a similar range to Willis who either played guard in college or transitioned to guard after entering the NFL. Because all of those players were selected outside the top 100 picks, expectations naturally vary. As a group, they averaged four starts during their rookie seasons, which highlights both the developmental nature of the position and the uncertainty tied to Day 3 offensive linemen. There are still several successful names within that sample.…