49ers star George Kittle used unexpected selling point to recruit Mike Evans

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49ers star George Kittle used an unexpected selling point to recruit Mike Evans this past offseason.

Evans said that Kittle played a big role in recruiting him at the start of free agency, but recently, the veteran wide receiver revealed one of the selling points.

The 32-year-old said that the 49ers' lie-flat seats on flights were a major positive for him.

49ers insider David Lombardi shared via X.

Mike Evans called George Kittle a couple days before free agency opened to ask about the 49ers' facilities and how they treat players. One selling point: Lie-flat seats on flights. Apparently players don't get those in Tampa

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) June 3, 2026

The 49ers signed Evans in March to a three-year, $60 million deal. It's a move they hope pays dividends and bolsters their wide receiver room that has undergone some overhaul.

Two of the best wide receivers who were on the roster, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings, are no longer part of the team. They have new faces who are set to anchor the wide receiver room, like Evans, Christian Kirk and young pass catcher Ricky Pearsall.

The 49ers also drafted Ole Miss product, rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. They have plenty of options in that room, but none will be looked upon more than Evans.

The Texas native feels like San Francisco was one piece away and said he feels like he is that piece.

"I feel like they were one piece away, and I'm that piece," Evans said.

The 49ers have the 10th-best odds to win it all this upcoming season at 18-1 odds.