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Willis Makes UW Stint Pay Off With 4th-Round Draft Pick

Washington Huskies On SI·Dan Raley·about 1 month ago
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Carver Willis wasn't in Kansas anymore. A year ago, he arrived in Montlake for University of Washington spring football, as a Kansas State transfer, as an offensive lineman who could really run. While his Big 12 team certainly capable of placing people in the NFL on a regular basis, the 6-foot-5, 312-pound Willis was drawn to the Huskies to improve his pro football opportunities even more. Big Ten spotlight. Different coaching staff. Be a Pro motto. Consider it mission accomplished. On Saturday, Willis went to the San Francisco 49ers with the 27th pick of the fourth round of the NFL Draft, as the 127th selection overall. Just a month ago, he reiterated what a good move it was for him to come to Montlake and finish up his college football career, if not broaden his football horizons. "Playing for Washington was the best decision I ever made," the personable Willis said. "I will forever love my time here. It absolutely helped.…

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