TE Ross Dwelley
The 49ers chased tight end Austin Hooper in free agency according to reports. Adding another tight end makes sense, but the options in free agency and the draft are going to be slim. Perhaps they do bring in another player or two to slot in behind George Kittle on the depth chart, but Dwelley’s experience in the offense will make him the likely TE2 for the second consecutive season.
Dwelley last season displayed a ton of versatility filling in as the second tight end, starting tight end and at fullback. He posted 91 yards and two touchdowns on 15 catches last year. That productivity could see an increase in 2020 if the team lacks viable talent behind Kittle. Dwelley isn’t in danger of earning a Pro Bowl nod, but he might wind up playing a more prominent role as a pass catcher when he is in the game.