Round 5, Pick No. 146 Overall
George Kittle, TE Iowa — A
Another Hawkeye standout, tight end George Kittle is a physical specimen who can compete right away for the starting tight end position.
The 49ers were rumored to moving No. 1 tight end Vance McDonald out, but a trade never happened. Nonetheless, the Niners needed an impact player of the future at this position, and Kittle has excellent blocking ability and speed to burn. He ran a 4.52 40-yard time at the combine, which was third best out of his group.
If they can develop him as a pass catcher, this could end up being another steal of the draft. He will have good rapport already with C.J. Beathard in camp, given there experience playing at Iowa together.
What will @HawkeyeFootball teammates C.J. Beathard & George Kittle bring to the 49ers?
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