Projecting 2018 breakout players at EVERY position: Tight End

Here is our projection for the 2018 season’s breakout players at every position:

– Quarterback
– Running Back
– Wide Receiver
– Tight End
– Offensive Line
– Defensive Line
– EDGE
– Linebacker
– Cornerback
– Safety

NOTE: To see if any player(s) from your favorite team made our list, click through the sections above.

Tight End

George Kittle

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George Kittle had a very solid rookie season (43 catches/515 yds/2 TDs), but this should only be the beginning for the young Tight End. Kittle emerged as a reliable target for Jimmy Garappolo, and got better every week with his new QB. The Niners will be a team on the rise in 2018, and the team will have to get Kittle involved in the passing game in order to move the ball through the air. Watch out for Kittle, and the 49ers, to make huge strides this year.

Projected Stats: 61 receptions, 794 yards, 7 TDs

Runner Up: Trey Burton, TE, Chicago Bears

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