49ers’ 2018 offseason positional preview: Tight end

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 24: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring on a eight-yard touchdown catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Garrett Celek #88 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a 47-yard touchdown against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

49ers Tight End Roster Predictions and Depth Chart

It’s not really easy to see much change for the 49ers here:

George Kittle
Garrett Celek
Cole Hikutini

Projected backups in italics

Kittle will have a chance to prove himself as the long term starter for the team, while Celek will pitch in as needed.

Next: 49ers’ 2018 offseason positional preview: Quarterback

Hikutini will probably fly in and out of the active roster as circumstances permit, and may find some very limited snaps in the offense unless he impresses in camp and earns more offensive time.