SF Kyle Juszczyk
NFL player. Position: Fullback / Tight End. Team: San Francisco 49ers.
Quick Facts
- Position: Fullback / Tight End (versatile)
- Team: San Francisco 49ers (SF)
- Age: 35
2026 Outlook
Entering the final year of his current contract, Juszczyk is at a crossroads. At 35 years old, his versatility remains elite — in 2025 he lined up in the backfield (169 snaps), inline (190), slot (159), wide (55), and even quarterback (1 snap). However, the position classification issue persists: as a designated fullback, he earns $3.75M annually versus tight ends making significantly more. Kittle makes $19.1M per year while fellow 49ers tight ends Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell each earn $4M annually. Juszczyk noted with humor that "I'm a fullback when it comes to contract negotiations, which hurts." He was invited by Travis Kelce to teach at Tight End U, reflecting how modern tight ends increasingly play fullback. His next contract negotiation will likely explore whether he can secure tight end-level pay for his diverse skill set (per Is 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk a TE or FB? 'I'm a fullback when it comes to contract negotiations, which hurts').
Role / Depth Chart
Swiss-army-knife fullback/tight end for the 49ers. Lines up in multiple positions — backfield, inline, slot, and wide. Versatile playmaker in Kyle Shanahan's scheme.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-07-12 — Role discussion and contract situation: Juszczyk speaks at Tight End U, highlights fullback vs tight end pay disparity (Is 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk a TE or FB? 'I'm a fullback when it comes to contract negotiations, which hurts')
Open Questions
- Will Juszczyk attempt to renegotiate as a tight end rather than fullback?