The 49ers have the NFL’s best tight end. The depth behind him is less of a sure thing.
Our dive into the 49ers’ depth chart moves onto a group of tight ends headlined by All-Pro George Kittle. The other four players on the roster at that spot include a 2020 sixth-round pick, an undrafted rookie, a second-year undrafted free agent, and a third-year undrafted free agent.
San Francisco got by without a ton of depth at tight end last season, but the departure of Levine Toilolo weakened an already shaky group. How the players behind Kittle fare in 2020 is an intriguing story line to follow throughout training camp.
Here’s our depth chart projection prior to any on-field activities:
1. George Kittle
There’s not an NFL roster where Kittle wouldn’t be the top tight end. In three years he’s blossomed into an All-Pro and most productive player in the league at his position. Pro Football Focus named him the best player in the NFL last season thanks to the dominant run blocking skill set that he matches with elite receiving skills. Kittle is the team’s most valuable player and will continue to be as long as he wears their uniform.