Colton McKivitz Wants a Decade in San Francisco, and After Getting Cut, He's Shockingly Close

Alright, look, I know we bleed green and blue here in the Emerald City, and talking about *them* can be tough. But sometimes, even our rivals in San Francisco do things that make you raise an eyebrow. And this one's about one of their guys, Colton McKivitz, who's got a goal that feels straight out of a movie: he wants to play for the 49ers for ten full seasons. And get this, according to Nicholas McGee of SB Nation, he is already more than halfway there, despite a journey that looked like it hit a dead end a few years back.

From the Roster Bubble to the Starting Lineup

Seriously, this dude's story is wild. Back in 2020, McKivitz was drafted in the fifth round. Pretty solid start, right? He even showed up in 14 games his rookie year, getting three starts under his belt. But then, *bam*, August 2021 rolls around, and he's released. Yeah, cut. Just like that. You gotta feel for a guy when that happens, especially after putting in the work. But the Niners, for whatever reason, brought him back to their practice squad after he cleared waivers, then had him on the active roster by November. Talk about a comeback! He didn't just come back, though. He *stuck*. When Mike McGlinchey bounced for the Broncos in 2023, McKivitz wasn't just filling a gap, he stepped up as their starting right tackle. And get this, he hasn't missed a single start since then. We're talking regular season

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games, *all seven of their playoff games*, and even Super Bowl LVIII. That's a serious run, no matter who's wearing the uniform. He even said it himself, "I don’t want to leave here. Obviously being cut, I’ve got some scars there. But there was a reason why I was drafted here, why I was cut here, and why I still play here. Now I’ve had three good seasons of starting and I’m going into the fourth." That's some grit, gotta admit.

Ten Years? The Contract Says Almost!

So, about this ten-year goal, how realistic is it? Well, last September, the 49ers inked McKivitz to a three-year, $45 million extension. That's a chunk of change for a guy who was once on the outside looking in! This contract runs through 2028, which, if you're counting, puts him just one year shy of hitting his personal target of a decade with the club. He wants to be on that "10-year wall," he told McGee. It’s a testament to sticking it out, overcoming setbacks, and proving you belong. As much as it pains us to acknowledge anything good happening down south, you gotta respect the grind. As we kick off the season and keep our eyes on our own Seahawks to see what Coach Macdonald is cooking up with Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, it's a reminder that player longevity and commitment, even from a rival, is something to keep an eye on. It shows what kind of stability a team *can* build. For McKivitz, he's just one year away from hitting his big goal after 2028. It’ll be interesting to watch if he finishes it out.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.