{"id":768085,"date":"2026-02-22T04:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/768085\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T04:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T04:04:14","slug":"five-49ers-earn-spots-on-pffs-top-101-list-for-2025-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/768085\/","title":{"rendered":"Five 49ers Earn Spots on PFF\u2019s Top 101 List for 2025 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The San Francisco 49ers once again proved they possess elite talent across their roster, with five players landing on Pro Football Focus\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pff.com\/news\/nfl-pff-101\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Top 101 Players list;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Top 101 Players list<\/a> for the 2025 season.<\/p>\n<p>Spanning both sides of the offensive huddle, the selections highlight the strength and versatility that kept San Francisco competitive throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>Leading the way was veteran left tackle Trent Williams, who checked in at No. 20. Even as one of the league\u2019s most experienced linemen, Williams continues to perform at an All-Pro level.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>His dominance in pass protection and ability to maul defenders in the run game remain foundational to the 49ers\u2019 offensive identity.<\/p>\n<p>Week after week, he neutralized top-tier edge rushers and created running lanes that fueled the ground attack.<\/p>\n<p>Close behind at No. 27 was tight end George Kittle. Long regarded as one of the NFL\u2019s most complete tight ends, Kittle delivered another dynamic season.<\/p>\n<p>Whether stretching the seam, breaking tackles after the catch, or sealing the edge as a blocker, his all-around impact was undeniable.<\/p>\n<p>His leadership and physical style once again set the tone for the offense.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Running back Christian McCaffrey earned the No. 54 spot after continuing to serve as the engine of San Francisco\u2019s attack.<\/p>\n<p>McCaffrey\u2019s versatility as both a runner and receiver forces defenses into impossible matchups.<\/p>\n<p>Though opposing coordinators routinely game-planned to slow him down, his production and reliability remained critical to sustaining drives and finishing in the red zone.<\/p>\n<p>One of the more intriguing inclusions was right tackle Colton McKivitz, ranked No. 63.<\/p>\n<p>Often overshadowed by bigger names, McKivitz quietly turned in one of his most consistent seasons.<\/p>\n<p>His development into a dependable starter helped stabilize the offensive line, particularly in pass protection.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Being recognized among the league\u2019s top 101 players underscores the strides he made in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Brock Purdy rounded out the 49ers\u2019 honorees at No. 81. Purdy continued to showcase poise and efficiency, distributing the ball effectively within head coach Kyle Shanahan\u2019s system.<\/p>\n<p>While the offense leans on its playmakers, Purdy\u2019s decision-making and accuracy were instrumental in keeping the unit balanced and productive.<\/p>\n<p>Having five players represented speaks to the 49ers\u2019 depth and star power.<\/p>\n<p>From elite veterans like Williams and Kittle to emerging contributors such as McKivitz and Purdy, San Francisco\u2019s core remains firmly intact.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>If these performances are any indication, the 49ers will once again field one of the league\u2019s most formidable rosters heading into the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The San Francisco 49ers once again proved they possess elite talent across their roster, with five players landing&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":768086,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2080],"tags":[220,2644,4124,4823,7,6066,6,410,1161,252,2624,2623,2983],"class_list":{"0":"post-768085","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-francisco-49ers","8":"tag-49ers","9":"tag-brock-purdy","10":"tag-christian-mccaffrey","11":"tag-colton-mckivitz","12":"tag-football","13":"tag-george-kittle","14":"tag-nfl","15":"tag-pro-football-focus","16":"tag-san-francisco","17":"tag-san-francisco-49ers","18":"tag-sanfrancisco","19":"tag-sanfrancisco49ers","20":"tag-trent-williams"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/116112305217161896","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=768085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768085\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/768086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=768085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=768085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=768085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}