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On YouTubeSan Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 15
49ers Shouldn't Draft an Offensive Tackle With 11th Pick
Drafting an offensive tackle with the 11th pick is a route the 49ers can take. Plenty of mock drafts and analysts believe an offensive tackle would be an excellent pick for the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 17
49ers Draft Injured Offensive Tackle in Latest Mock Draft
Drafting an offensive tackle with the No. 11 pick has to be strongly considered by the 49ers. Whether it is to find the heir apparent to Trent Williams or upgrade from Colton McKivitz, offensive tackle has to be considered.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / March 16
Why the 49ers Could be Targeting LSU OT Will Campbell in Round 1
The 49ers have to draft an offensive tackle this year. Jaylon Moore, their swing tackle, just signed with the Chiefs. Colton McKivitz, their right tackle, is subpar and will be a free agent in 2026.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 28
The Athletic Projects the 49ers to Draft Ohio State OT Joshua Simmons
It's no secret that the 49ers need an offensive tackle. Right tackle Colton McKivitz would be a backup on most teams. Left tackle Trent Williams is 36 and played in only 10 games this season.
Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / December 30
49ers avoid further catastrophe on starting OL for Week 17 vs. Lions 
The San Francisco 49ers avoided an even steeper catastrophe on their offensive line Monday night. Starting offensive lineman Colton McKivitz is officially active for the 49ers after being listed as ‘questionable’ on the Week 17 injury report because of a knee injury that cropped up during the week of practice.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / December 27
49ers injury update features bad news for another starting O-lineman
The San Francisco 49ers offensive line is in shambles, and it appears to be getting worse. Right tackle Colton McKivitz, one of their three healthy starters on the offensive front, was listed as a non-participant in Friday’s practice after showing up as a limited participant Thursday.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 27
Another 49ers Starting Offensive Lineman Misses Practice
Another San Francisco 49ers starting offensive lineman is missing from practice. Starting right tackle Colton McKivitz did not participate in Friday's session.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / October 30
49ers find new starter to fill weakest position in NFL mock draft
The San Francisco 49ers were widely expected to use their first-round pick in the 2024 draft on an offensive tackle, but they forewent that choice and kicked the can down the road on addressing the biggest hole in their roster.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / October 4
49ers coach praises the resilience of one of the team's most consistently criticized players
The San Francisco 49ers don't have many holes on their stacked roster. However, a weakness many have consistently pointed to is on the right side of the offensive line.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 3
49ers' Colton McKivitz discusses criticism, expects big things this season
Analytics sites like Pro Football Focus have not been kind to San Francisco 49ers right tackle Colton McKivitz. His 56.4 pass-blocking grade ranked fifth among the team's offensive linemen, and his 65.1 overall grade also ranked fifth.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 15
The Worst Player on the 49ers Offense
The 49ers are one of the best teams of the past 20 years to not win a Super Bowl. They have great players at nearly every position group, which is rare in today's NFL because there's a salary cap.
How Likely is it for 49ers OT Colton McKivitz to Improve in 2024?
Arguably the worst player on the San Francisco 49ers in 2023 was starting right tackle Colton McKivitz. The 49ers rolled the dice on him after Mike McGlinchey elected to sign with the Denver Broncos last offseason.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 30
49ers OL coach prioritizes adding playmakers over O-linemen
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has an enviable array of playmakers around him, teammates who can take the football and find their way into the end zone.
San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / May 1
San Francisco 49ers' break from longtime habit in 2024 NFL Draft a vote of confidence in two recent picks
Much has been made of the fact the San Francisco 49ers did not draft an offensive tackle in a year in which it was arguably their biggest need. San Francisco's decision in that regard puts a lot of pressure on right tackle Colton McKivitz to perform to a much higher standard than he did in his first season as the starter in 2023.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / April 16, 2024
49ers are hosting a potential Colton McKivitz replacement
Plus, a versatile weapon from Utah The prospect updates continue as we get closer and closer to the NFL Draft. On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers are hosting a pair of players.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 11, 2024
Could the 49ers trade up in the draft for a top tackle?
The San Francisco 49ers are likely hoping that a top offensive lineman drops to them at No. 31 in the first round of this month's draft. Fans would like to see the team add someone to compete with Colton McKivitz for the right tackle spot and potentially take over for Trent Williams when the future Hall of Famer decides to retire.
San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / April 10, 2024
49ers finished 2023 in the bottom 5 of pass protection expectation at right tackle
The expectation heading into the NFL Draft is that the 49ers will upgrade at the position The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2023 season with a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft as their projected starter at right tackle.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8, 2024
49ers extend right tackle
The 49ers are giving McKivitz a one-year extension that keeps him under contract through the 2025 season.
San Francisco 49ers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / February 14, 2024
Colton McKivitz Receiving Unjustified Blame for Super Bowl Loss
The Super Bowl is rigged, right? According to all of the brainiacs out there on social media that is, of course. The same people are the ones blasting
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13, 2024
49ers OL makes classy move after committing blunder in Super Bowl
49ers fans have been left wondering what happened on the team’s third-and-4 play in overtime of the Super Bowl.
NFL News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 29, 2024
Colton McKivitz is Headed to the Super Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers stormed back from a 24-7 deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship game and are headed to the Super Bowl to take on the defending champion, Kansas City Chiefs.
San Francisco 49ers News / WV Sports Now / January 28, 2024
Former Mountaineer Colton McKivitz to Represent WVU with 49ers in Super Bowl
Former Mountaineer Colton McKivitz is headed to the Super Bowl. After coming close and losing in two previous conference championship games since drafting McKivitz in 2020, the 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 on Sunday night to secure the NFC title.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / January 5, 2024
Why the 49ers Believe in Colton McKivitz
SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers never flinched when their starting right tackle, Mike McGlinchey, signed with the Broncos this offseason. That's because they knew his backup, Colton McKivitz, is just as good as McGlinchey, and much, much cheaper.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2023
Three biggest concerns for San Francisco 49ers before the draft
With just one healthy quarterback, the Niners may have made the Super Bowl last season. The position remains an issue, but it's not the only concern before the 2023 NFL Draft (April 27-29).
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