The 49ers selected Kittle in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, 146th overall.
This is a great value for the 49ers. Kittle doesn't get much hype -- he's widely regarded as a blocking tight end -- but he's an elite athlete at the position. Indeed, Kittle even has standout athleticism by wide receiver standards. At 6-foot-4, 247 pounds, Kittle boasts 4.52 speed and a 132-inch broad jump. Vance McDonald is the lead tight end in San Francisco, but Kittle could pay off as a dynasty investment in a couple years.