49ers TE George Kittle Draws Highest Praise From NFL Executive
Summary
George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, is praised as one of the best players at his position in the NFL. Despite injuries slowing him down last season, an anonymous NFL executive says Kittle remains very skilled in blocking, running, and catching when healthy.Key Facts
- George Kittle was picked in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
- He has been selected for the Pro Bowl seven times.
- Last season, Kittle missed seven games due to several injuries, including hamstring, ankle, and Achilles problems.
- Kittle ranks high among tight ends in stats since 2017: 2nd in catches (595), receiving yards (8,008), and yards per catch (13.5).
- He is 3rd in touchdowns (52) and 4th in targets (802) among NFL tight ends since 2017.
- Kittle has had at least 60 catches and 700 yards in six seasons and four seasons with over 1,000 yards.
- He has scored at least six touchdowns each year since 2020.
- ESPN ranked Kittle 3rd among NFL tight ends, with newer players like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride ranked ahead of or near him.
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