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This is another one in the running for Lynch and Shanahan’s best overall selection. Kittle has been outstanding and by Year 2 developed into the NFL’s best all-around tight end. While his role in the offense has been whittled down some as the team added playmakers around him, he’s still an integral part of the offense who’s averaged 60 catches, 770 yards and six touchdowns per season over the last three years. Kittle may eventually go down as the best TE in 49ers history.
Honorable mention: LB Dre Greenlaw, No. 148 overall, 2019
Greenlaw impressed enough as a rookie to earn the Sam linebacker job out of training camp. His role grew when Will LB Kwon Alexander went down with a pec injury, and from there the Arkansas alum took off. Greenlaw was a very good player his first three years, but last season was his best and his coverage in the middle of the field is another huge reason San Francisco fielded the No. 1 defense in the NFL. He would be the top LB and the best fifth-round pick for most other teams in the NFL.
Honorable mention: S Talanoa Hufanga, No. 180 overall, 2021
Hufanga also deserves to be in the discussion. His lack of playing time hasn’t allowed him to fully blossom just yet, but his playmaking ability shined last season as the 49ers’ starting strong safety. In his first year as a starter Hufanga earned a First-Team All-Pro nod and a trip to the Pro Bowl.
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