Willowbrook alumnus selected by 49ers in 2026 NFL Draft

Willowbrook is proud and excited to share alumnus Enrique Cruz Jr. (class of 2021) was selected by the San Francisco 49ers as the fifth-round pick (179th-overall pick) in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 25.

Cruz Jr. began playing football in fifth grade, was a standout athlete on the Willowbrook Football Team and played at the collegiate level for Kansas and Syracuse. He will be an Offensive Lineman for the 49ers.

In recognition of this tremendous success, Willowbrook hosted a Spirit Week from April 27 to May 1 to honor and celebrate Cruz Jr. See the image above for the Spirit Week theme days.