Overview
- George Kittle said in a CNBC interview that Seattle was set to select him when San Francisco called with its pick.
- Kittle recalled his agent being on the phone with the Seahawks’ front office as the 49ers reached him to make the choice.
- He added that Dallas stayed in frequent contact during the pre-draft process, while his only notable 49ers interaction was an official visit.
- San Francisco drafted Kittle with the second pick of Round 5 in 2017, the first draft for head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch.
- Kittle has since become one of the NFL’s top tight ends with multiple Pro Bowls and All-Pro honors, topping 8,000 receiving yards and 52 touchdowns, underscoring how a single late-round call can shape a rivalry.