49ers pick up Pro Bowler Kyle Juszczyk's option
Kyle Juszczyk has gained a reputation as arguably the premier fullback in the NFL over the last near-decade. Since joining the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, the Harvard product has become a fan favorite and produced at a Pro Bowl level.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Niners are making sure they keep Juszczyk in the fold for the next few years.
Juszczyk spent the first four seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens, posting a career-high 41 receptions on 56 targets in 2015, while adding four receiving touchdowns. The Medina, Ohio native made his first of six consecutive Pro Bowls in 2016 when he compiled 37 catches for 266 receiving yards on 49 targets.
Juszczyk moved west ahead of the 2017 campaign and has recorded at least 200 receiving yards and one touchdown in each of his last five seasons. The 30-year-old saw just 29 targets and had 19 receptions across 16 games in 2020 but made them count, tying his career-best with four touchdowns through the air.
He also earned career-highs in carries (17), rushing yards (64) and rushing touchdowns (two) that year. Last season, Juszczyk finished with 38 touches for 318 yards and two touchdowns.
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