Brayden Willis

Brayden Willis (born November 11, 1999) is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma.

Early years
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, he caught 39 passes for 514 yards and seven touchdowns.

Professional career
Willis was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round, 247th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.