Former UGA TE Charlie Woerner impressing for 49ers

Former Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner is looking to have a bigger role for the San Francisco 49ers behind star tight end George Kittle

Former Georgia Bulldogs tight end Charlie Woerner had a fairly modest rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers in 2020. Woerner finished his rookie campaign with three catches for 36 yards.

Now, Woerner is looking to have a bigger role for the 49ers behind star tight end George Kittle. In preseason action, Woerner hauled in a 34-yard pass from 49ers rookie Trey Lance.

Woerner is turning some heads in San Francisco and appears to be set to receive more playing time in passing situations. Woerner was primarily a blocker for the 49ers last season.

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Woerner with the 190th pick of the 2020 NFL draft. He appeared in 54 games in four years at Georgia and started 19 games. Woerner tallied 34 receptions for 376 yards and 1 touchdown in his collegiate career.

Woerner has been making plays throughout training camp and should make the 49ers final roster again. The NFL game seems to have slowed down for him some in Year 2.

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Former Georgia TE Charlie Woerner makes 49ers 53-man roster

Former Georgia football TE Charlie Woerner has officially made the San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster ahead of the 2020 NFL season.

Former Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner has officially made the San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster ahead of the 2020 NFL season.

Woerner was drafted by the 49ers with the 190th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.  He appeared in 54 games in four years at Georgia where he started 19 of those games.  Woerner tallied 34 receptions for 376 yards and 1 touchdown in his collegiate career.

Woerner started all 14 games as a senior and was the co-recipient of the Frank Sinkwich Award, which is awarded annually to the toughest player on the team.  Last season he recorded 9 receptions for 78 yards and 1 touchdown.

Woerner will be mentored by one of the top tight ends in the game today in George Kittle.  The 49ers kickoff the 2020 season on September 13th against the Arizona Cardinals in Levi’s Stadium.