SANTA CLARA — Tight end George Kittle’s record-setting season earned him his first Pro Bowl invitation Tuesday, and 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk will join him at next month’s all-star festivities.
Three other 49ers are Pro Bowl alternates: defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, kicker Robbie Gould and special-teams player Mark Nzeocha.
Other 49ers who were thought to draw consideration but got snubbed were cornerback Richard Sherman and offensive tackles Joe Staley and Mike McGlinchey.
Kittle, a fifth-round steal last year from Iowa, leads the 49ers with 72 receptions for 1,154 yards. He is the first 49ers tight end with a 1,000-yard season.