49ers: San Francisco's early bubble watch after 2020 NFL Draft

Early 49ers roster bubble watch after 2020 NFL Draft

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 09: Dante Pettis #18 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring on a one-yard catch against the Denver Broncos during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

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Charlie Woerner #89 of the Georgia Bulldogs (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Tight End

Lock: George Kittle

Strong Bubble: Ross Dwelley, Charlie Woerner

Weak Bubble: Daniel Helm

Long Shot: Chase Harrell

The 49ers underwent some notable tight end changes behind the 2019 All-Pro, George Kittle, losing both Garrett Celek (retirement) and Levine Toilolo (free agency) during the offseason.

Celek’s No. 2 support role was largely assumed by Ross Dwelley, who managed some key catches during periods when Kittle was out with injury a year ago. And while Dwelley isn’t a bona fide offensive weapon, his prowess should be enough to keep him around on the roster.

But Daniel Helm’s job is in jeopardy, thanks to San Francisco’s sixth-round addition of Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner.

Woerner, who had only 34 receptions for 376 yards and a touchdown over four seasons with the Bulldogs, isn’t exactly a receiving threat. But his notable abilities as a blocker help alleviate the free-agent loss of Toilolo.

Barring a complete meltdown during training camp, Woerner should likely earn a nod on the back end of San Francisco’s regular-season roster.