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?)
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
- 2026-02-24 — 2026 NFL free agency preview: Lions could be on the hunt for another TE, given... (2026 NFL free agency preview: Lions could be on the hunt for another TE, given...)
- 2026-04-25 — The 2026 NFL Draft is complete. See the 49ers projected depth chart (The 2026 NFL Draft is complete. See the 49ers projected depth chart)
- 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)
- 2026-03-29 — 32 Fantasy Football Stats For 2026: Dalton Kincaid Breakout, Ashton Jeanty Bounceback... (32 Fantasy Football Stats For 2026: Dalton Kincaid Breakout, Ashton Jeanty Bounceback...)
- 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...)
- 2026-05-06 — Trey McBride Leads Updated 2026 Fantasy Tight End Rankings (Trey McBride Leads Updated 2026 Fantasy Tight End Rankings)
- 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)
- 2026-03-17 — George Kittle Provides 49ers Significant Injury Update With Latest Comments (George Kittle Provides 49ers Significant Injury Update With Latest Comments)
- 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)
- 2026-02-18 — Will George Kittle return from injury before 2026 season? (Will George Kittle return from injury before 2026 season?)