The 49ers managed to boast one first-team All-Pro in 2024, but George Kittle and a number of other stars weren't on that list.
The San Francisco 49ers certainly had a down year in 2024, going 6-11 and finishing last within the NFC West.
But, a number of their best players still put forth quality seasons.
None arguably came close to having a top-tier season like tight end George Kittle, who continued his excellence despite an inconsistent and banged-up offense by contributing 78 catches for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns, marking the fourth time in his pro career that he's hit the 1,000-yard threshold.
Tacking on his exceptional blocking prowess, one might think Kittle would be the frontrunner for the annual AP first-team All-Pro nod, something he's taken home twice already in his storybook career.
Well, no.
On Friday, the Associated Press released its annual list of All-Pros from 2024, including both first- and second-team selections.
While Kittle did earn a coveted and recognizable second-team All-Pro selection, Las Vegas Raiders rookie Brock Bowers took home the bigger accolade of being named the first-team tight end.
Bowers boasted 1,194 receiving yards on 112 receptions with five touchdowns and was almost exclusively the lone recognizable offensive weapon for Vegas down the stretch, so that's somewhat understandable.
However, Kittle's snub might be indicative of all the problems and shortcomings San Francisco experienced in 2024 despite his own All-Pro-worthy efforts.
Fred Warner emerges as 49ers' lone first-team All-Pro
Joining Kittle on the AP list of second-teamers was fullback Kyle Juszczyk, edged out for the top spot by the Baltimore Ravens' Patrick Ricard.
Considering other 49ers perennial All-Pro favorites, such as left tackle Trent Williams and defensive end Nick Bosa, spent much of 2024 dealing with injuries, it's not too big of a shocker only one Niners player joined the ranks of the first team.
Linebacker Fred Warner, who earns the accolade for the fourth time in his Hall of Fame-worthy career.
ALL-PRO 😤
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 10, 2025
Fred Warner, George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk have earned AP All-Pro honors 👏 pic.twitter.com/cUtuGktEMa
This stands in contrast to the seven players San Francisco had named as All-Pros a season ago when it made the Super Bowl.
One can only hope 2025 brings around different fortunes, and the 49ers are able to have more standouts recognized after yet another stellar season.