

Brayden Willis (born November 11, 1999) is an American professional football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected by the 49ers in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Early life
Willis grew up in Arlington, Texas and attended Martin High School. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Oklahoma.
College career
Willis played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners for five seasons. He caught 15 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns as a senior. Willis decided to use the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to Oklahoma for a fifth season. In his final season, Willis had 39 receptions for 514 yards and seven touchdowns.
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