{"id":825985,"date":"2026-03-21T23:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T23:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/825985\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T23:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T23:34:13","slug":"atlanta-falcons-to-meet-with-washington-ot-carver-willis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/825985\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Falcons to meet with Washington OT Carver Willis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated March 21, 2026, 6:56 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

The Atlanta Falcons<\/a> have one of the better offensive lines in the NFL, but it never hurts to build upon a strength. Considering left tackle Jake Matthews is 34 years old and right tackle Kaleb McGary missed all of last season with a leg injury, it may be time to invest in the future.<\/p>\n

The Falcons could look to add a developmental offensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft. One late-round prospect has already been linked to Atlanta. Washington offensive tackle Carver Willis recently told SI’s Justin Melo<\/a> that he has a top-30 draft visit scheduled with the Falcons.<\/p>\n

“I have a pre-draft 30 visit with the Atlanta Falcons coming up as well,” said Willis<\/a>. “I\u2019ve been busy. It\u2019s been a lot of fun.”<\/p>\n

Willis is an athletic offensive tackle who excels at zone-blocking. The former Huskies standout switched to left tackle last season after spending the previous two seasons at right tackle. According to Willis, NFL teams think he can play just about anywhere along the offensive line.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m hearing a mixture of everything,” Willis told SI. “Some teams think I\u2019m capable of backing up all five positions. Some teams see me as a center. Others see me as a guard. It\u2019s been fun and unique to hear all of the different perspectives and thought processes.”<\/p>\n

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The Falcons lost swing tackle Elijah Wilkinson in free agency and have only added backup center Corey Levin thus far. The team has just five total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

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