In Santa Clara, California, the San Francisco 49ers have reached a consensus on a one-year contract extension with right tackle Colton McKivitz, ensuring his presence on the team until the 2025 season. According to McKivitz’s representatives at AMDG Sports, the 2025 deal is valued at $7 million, featuring approximately $4.5 million in guaranteed compensation. This extension comes as McKivitz heads into the last year of his current two-year, $4.56 million contract, which was inked during the previous offseason.
Originally selected as a fifth-round pick in 2020, McKivitz has been a part of the 49ers since then. Over his first three seasons, he started in five games. However, he assumed the starting position in the last season when Mike McGlinchey departed in free agency.
McKivitz, aged 27, commenced all 17 games in the previous season, participating in 98% of the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive snaps. Additionally, he maintained a perfect attendance record by playing every snap in all three postseason games.
McKivitz earned recognition from his fellow linemen, being chosen as the recipient of the Bobb McKittrick Award. This prestigious accolade is presented annually to the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive lineman who most exemplifies the qualities of courage, intensity, and sacrifice embodied by the esteemed former offensive line coach, Bobb McKittrick.
Last season, McKivitz permitted 47 pressures, securing a tied eighth position in the NFL among all tackles, as per Pro Football Focus. In the three playoff games, he also conceded 12 pressures, contributing to challenges in safeguarding quarterback Brock Purdy for the 49ers.
The 49ers aim to enhance their pass protection on the offensive line in the upcoming offseason. Jon Feliciano, who shared right guard duties with Spencer Burford, is poised to enter unrestricted free agency next week.
McKivitz has experience playing at the guard position during his career, providing the San Francisco team with flexibility in the event that they choose to select a highly-ranked draft pick for the right tackle position.
