Fantasy football: Where to draft San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle has been among the most consistent fantasy football producers at the tight end position since being drafted in 2017 out of Iowa. He is coming off of his 3rd 1,000-yard season and there are no signs of his slowing down in this high powered 49ers offense. Below, we look at George Kittle’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

He enters 2024 coming off of core-muscle surgery, which is concerning knowing his injury history. Kittle has missed 15 games in the past 4 seasons due to various issues.

Despite this, Kittle is still a top-tier TE when he’s on the field. He led the position in yards per route and had a career-best 11.3 yards per target last year. With QB Brock Purdy, WR Deebo Samuel, WR Brandon Aiyuk, and RB Christian McCaffrey all back, Kittle should stay productive. Even if Purdy’s stats regress a bit, Kittle is still a great fantasy pick.

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George Kittle’s ADP: 60.23

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Kittle’s 60.23 ADP in redraft leagues places him in the range of the 4th to 6th round, depending on the size of the league. His ADP puts him at 4th on the 49ers behind McCaffrey (1.88), Samuel (30.64) and Aiyuk (41.19).

Among tight ends, Pitts’ ADP puts him 5th at the position, behind the Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta (35.22), Arizona’s Trey McBride (52.01) and Baltimore’s Mark Andrews (52.22). He’s ahead of Jacksonville’s Evan Engram (60.26) and Buffalo’s Dalton Kincaid (63.25).

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George Kittle’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 16

Receptions | targets: 65 | 90

Receiving yards: 1,020

Receiving touchdowns: 6

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Where should you draft Kittle?

Kittle had a pretty solid 2023. He topped 1,000 receiving yards (1,002) for the 1st time since 2019 and set a career high in yards per reception (15.7), which was the best among tight ends with 30+ catches. He also ranked 8th overall in that stat.

On the flip side, his TD total dropped from 11 in 2022 to just 6 last season, and 3 of those came in 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Kittle’s season was a bit of a rollercoaster — he had 6 games with 4 or more receptions, but also had 10 games with 3 or fewer catches, unlike his more consistent 2022.

In the playoffs, Kittle was hit or miss. He had a great game against the Green Bay Packers, but was pretty quiet in the NFC Championship and the Super Bowl.

With the 49ers’ offense packed with talent, Kittle’s numbers might not skyrocket in 2024. Still, he’s a solid fantasy pick. He played over 80% of the snaps in 13 of 16 games last season and was 2nd on the team in targets (90). His catch percentage (72.2%) and yards per target (11.3) show he’s still making the most of his chances.

Kittle might not always be super consistent, but he’s a reliable TE1 in fantasy drafts. His high ceiling and steady production make him worth considering.

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