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San Francisco 49ers: Top 5 players to watch for the rest of the season

By Aaron Tan

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Solomon Thomas #94 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Solomon Thomas #94 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates his touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates his touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Tight End George Kittle

George Kittle was the biggest steal of the 2017 NFL Draft. He is the No. 3 ranked tight end in the league, according to Pro Football Focus, and if you watch 49ers games, you know why he is.

Just look at this Twitter thread compiled by Brandon Thorn:

Kittle is a monster receiver and blocker, and he could develop into the best tight end in the league once the New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski retires. The only issue that he needs to correct is his drops. He has had a crucial drop in every single game besides Week 2 against the Detroit Lions.

If he can get his hands to be more consistent, Kittle is going to be undoubtedly one of the best tight ends in the league.

And he’s only in his second year as a pro.