# Giants almost took 49ers' Cam Skattebo

> Giants snatched Cam Skattebo from 49ers' draft plans
- Title: Giants almost took 49ers' Cam Skattebo · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Giants snatched Cam Skattebo from 49ers' draft plans Giants drafted Cam Skattebo at pick 105 after 49ers nearly took him at 113
- Keywords: cam skattebo, giants, 49ers, nfl, kyle shanahan, robert saleh, draft, running back, pittsburgh steelers, philadelphia eagles, sports, almost
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/giants-star-cam-skattebo-almost-became-49er-kyle-shanahan
- Published: 2026-09-24T14:00:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cam skattebo, giants, 49ers, nfl, kyle shanahan, robert saleh, draft, running back, pittsburgh steelers, philadelphia eagles, sports
## Draft almost stolen
Giants drafted Cam Skattebo at pick 105 after 49ers nearly took him at 113

> He's cool, man, I like him
## 49ers' coach says
Robert Saleh, former 49ers defensive coordinator, said he would have drafted Skattebo at pick 113

> He's like the old-school 2010 Madden hit stick
## Skattebo's impact
Skattebo rushed for 117 yards and one touchdown in first two games of 2026 season

> Plays his ass off, lots of energy
## Draft history
Giants selected Skattebo at 105 while 49ers were aiming for him at 113

> Kyle loved him, and he ended up getting taken right before we were picking
## Shanahan's influence
Kyle Shanahan loved Skattebo enough to draft him before 49ers picked

> He ended up with CJ West who's a pretty damn good player too
## Key takeaway

Giants drafted Cam Skattebo at pick 105 after 49ers nearly took him at 113