As of this writing, it is safe to say that George Kittle is part of the next generation of Tight Ends, and had it not been for Travis Kelce, would be far more celebrated than he is now.

That seemed strange to type, as Kittle has been great since San Francisco drafted him in the Fifth Round of the 2017 Draft. After a good rookie year, Kittle had what is currently a career-high 1,377 Yards that netted him his first Pro Bowl. He “only” had 1,053 in 2019, but with Kelce’s injury, Kittle was a First Team All-Pro, and was huge in the Niners run to the Super Bowl.

Kittle missed half of 2020 because of injury, and was back the year after, obtaining Pro Bowls in both 2021 and 2022 with Second Team All-Pros.

He begins 2023 as one of the best Tight Ends in football, and should vault multiple spots on this list if he remains healthy.