Willis (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.
Willis made the team after getting selected in the seventh round of the 2023 draft, but he still remains behind Ross Dwelley, Charlie Woerner, and of course, George Kittle on the team's tight-end depth chart.
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49ers' Brayden Willis: Selected by Niners
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The 49ers selected Willis in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 247th overall.
Willis doesn't stand out as a receiver, but he served as a do-everything H-Back for Oklahoma. Given the way San Francisco has used Kyle Juszczyk, it's not particularly surprising to see them select Willis late in the draft. He isn't likely to make an immediate impact, but Willis could ultimately emerge as a useful piece in the 49ers offense.
