The San Francisco 49er’s search for a legitimate backup tight end continues in the upcoming offseason. The front office has tried to find George Kittle some help but has failed at every step. Yet, the 2025 NFL Draft provides another opportunity for San Francisco to finally run 12 personnel the way it was created to be executed. To understand the 49ers’ need for a complementary tight end and eventual replacement for George Kittle , their past failures must be acknowledged. 49ers Previous Tight