When the San Francisco 49ers selected George Kittle in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 146th overall pick, it's safe to say that not too many envisioned him becoming one of the greatest tight ends in league history.
After all, in his four years at the tight end factory that is the University of Iowa, the Wisconsin native tallied just 48 total receptions for 737 yards and 10 touchdowns. Nevertheless, the Niners took a shot, and things have obviously worked out quite nicely.
Through his first eight seasons in San Francisco, Kittle has racked up 538 regular-season receptions for 7,380 yards and 45 touchdowns, earning six trips to the Pro Bowl, two First-Team All-Pro nods, and three Second-Team selections.