SF Jake Tonges
NFL player. Position: TE. Team: SF.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE
- Team: SF (San Francisco 49ers)
- Bye week (2026): 8
- Background: 2022 undrafted free agent who has developed into a capable backup
2026 Outlook
Tonges earned a 77.9 offensive grade from PFF in 2025 and cracked their top 20 tight ends list. He stepped up significantly when George Kittle was injured, catching 40 passes for 366 yards and 5 TDs in 17 games. Despite limited snaps in some contests, Tonges showed both run-blocking prowess (74.4 PFF grade, fifth-best among TEs) and big-play ability, including a 90.3 grade in the divisional-round win against Seattle. With Kittle recovering from a torn Achilles, Tonges will likely see significant early-season snaps and could maintain value even once Kittle returns. (per 49ers' George Kittle is PFF's top TE — but can he return to form?)
Rewarded with a 2-year, $8M contract extension in 2026 for his strong 2025 performance filling in for Kittle. The extension signals 49ers confidence in his ability to contribute even with Kittle expected to be healthy. Tonges' game-winning TD catch in Week 1 against Seattle in 2025 and his 5 total TDs in a limited role convinced SF to invest in his future with the team. His dual-threat value (blocking + receiving) makes him more valuable than typical backup TEs. (per 49ers face tight end bind as they enter training camp with Kittle injured)
Role / Depth Chart
Backup tight end. Likely to see significant snaps early in 2026 while Kittle recovers; role may diminish once Kittle returns to full health.
Recent News
- 2026-07-19 — Tonges rewarded with 2-year, $8M extension for strong 2025 performance; eyed as Kittle backup heading into training camp (49ers face tight end bind as they enter training camp with Kittle injured)
- 2026-04-21 — Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks (Several notable WR and TE injuries could impact 2026 fantasy football outlooks)
- 2026-04-29 — 49ers post-NFL Draft depth chart: Where do rookies fit, and what holes remain? - The... (49ers post-NFL Draft depth chart: Where do rookies fit, and what holes remain? - The...)
- 2026-03-19 — Why 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk is confident in George Kittle's Achilles injury rehab (Why 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk is confident in George Kittle's Achilles injury rehab)
- 2026-02-23 — 2026 NFL free agency: Best players available on offense (2026 NFL free agency: Best players available on offense)
- 2026-03-11 — 2026 NFL free agency team grades: Rams, Jets at top of class, Chargers leave much to... (2026 NFL free agency team grades: Rams, Jets at top of class, Chargers leave much to...)
- 2026-03-05 — 2026 Fantasy Football Free Agency Primer: Every potential signing, what to watch for,... (2026 Fantasy Football Free Agency Primer: Every potential signing, what to watch for,...)
- 2026-06-02 — 2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings June Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends (2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings June Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends)
- 2026-05-26 — Fantasy Football 2026 49ers deep dive: Player outlooks, players to target, avoid at... (Fantasy Football 2026 49ers deep dive: Player outlooks, players to target, avoid at...)
- 2026-04-10 — 2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends (2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends)
- 2026-06-02 — Best Tight Ends for Fantasy Football 2026 (Best Tight Ends for Fantasy Football 2026)