Who is the best tight end in 49ers history? Here are the top 12, ranked by their rating in 17-0 — the free game where you draft an all-time roster and simulate whether it can go a perfect 17-0 season. George Kittle (2020s) tops the list at 91.
The ranking
Best 49ers tight ends ever · rating out of 100
- 1George Kittle
49ers · 2020s91 - 2Vernon Davis
49ers · 2010s85 - 3Brent Jones
49ers · 1990s82 - 4Ted Kwalick
49ers · 1970s82 - 5Wesley Walls
49ers · 1990s80 - 6Delanie Walker
49ers · 2010s79 - 7Eric Johnson
49ers · 2000s76 - 8Earl Cooper
49ers · 1970s72 - 9John Frank
49ers · 1980s72 - 10Charlie Woerner
49ers · 2020s68 - 11Ross Dwelley
49ers · 2020s67 - 12Billy Bajema
49ers · 2000s66
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