Day 2-3 TE prospects

John Michael Gyllenborg put up some intriguing numbers at the combine and he honestly looks faster in game than he ran at the combine.

Originally posted by Heroism:
Maiocco saying to keep an eye on Jaren Kanak as possible replacement for Juice. He must have heard something. 👀

Kanak and Kittle would definitely hit it off

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

I know at least one NFL team said they'd be calling Jaren Kanak if he ran a sub-4.6 second forty yard dash

He ran a 4.53 #NFLCombine2026 pic.twitter.com/dHgjT7EkCD

— Travis J Davidson (@TravisSkol) February 28, 2026

Gee, I wonder who that team could be .

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Replace his ass with 3 WR/TES sets. It's time to put a nail in the Fullbacks coffin and get with the times already

Part of me feels this way, but the other part of me gets why Kyle will always have a fullback. Having a fullback in the modern NFL is unique. It's something defenses don't see every week. A moving gap to account for out of the backfield gives defenses another thing to worry about, and it can put defenders in the bind when they have to factor in that extra gap into the their run fit equation. Add in the window dressing, the motions and it just adds to the s**t defenses are stressed over when they go against Shanny.

They real isssue is that they need to replace Juice. The guy doesn't move anyone. I think he does a good job of connecting his blocks, but he never displaces bodies or creates space. He just gets in the way and hasn't been a real physical presence since his first year in SF. I also don't think Juice has much juice left at his age compared to these athletic monsters teams are lining up against the 49ers. The problem with getting rid of Juice, however, is that he does so much in the offense. There's so much on his plate that Kyle probably doesn't trust another player to be able to handle his workload. Unfortunately for Kyle, Juice is is going to be 35 years old, so father time is going to force his hand.

Originally posted by Heroism:
Part of me feels this way, but the other part of me gets why Kyle will always have a fullback. Having a fullback in the modern NFL is unique. It's something defenses don't see every week. A moving gap to account for out of the backfield gives defenses another thing to worry about, and it can put defenders in the bind when they have to factor in that extra gap into the their run fit equation. Add in the window dressing, the motions and it just adds to the s**t defenses are stressed over when they go against Shanny.

They real isssue is that they need to replace Juice. The guy doesn't move anyone. I think he does a good job of connecting his blocks, but he never displaces bodies or creates space. He just gets in the way and hasn't been a real physical presence since his first year in SF. I also don't think Juice has much juice left at his age compared to these athletic monsters teams are lining up against the 49ers. The problem with getting rid of Juice, however, is that he does so much in the offense. There's so much on his plate that Kyle probably doesn't trust another player to be able to handle his workload. Unfortunately for Kyle, Juice is is going to be 35 years old, so father time is going to force his hand.

I think it helps having a converted TE that can credibly get out and run routes rather than just a plodder who is either blocking 95% of the time or running it.

Although Kanak is still working the ins and outs of offense after having started at LB. Both he and Nowakowski are ideal Juice replacements in terms of size, demeanor and combination of blocking and receiving talent. Kanak is more explosive overall.

Originally posted by 49ers808:
Holy Eli Stowers with a 45 1/2" vert

How do we not draft this guy at #58? I guess because he's not a good blocker but damn he is impressive catching the football.

A better faster more athletic version of Jennings. Huge instant upgrade in the passing game but a downgrade in the run game..

Sign Doubbs and grab 1 other WR in the draft and Sam Roush TE our WR/TE group is now in the top third of the NFL from being the worst.

27. Cooper Jr WR
58. Stowers TE
92. Unwaiwu G
127. Benson/Law
133. Roush TE

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
How do we not draft this guy at #58? I guess because he's not a good blocker but damn he is impressive catching the football.

A better faster more athletic version of Jennings. Huge instant upgrade in the passing game but a downgrade in the run game..

Sign Doubbs and grab 1 other WR in the draft and Sam Roush TE our WR/TE group is now in the top third of the NFL from being the worst.

27. Cooper Jr WR
58. Stowers TE
92. Unwaiwu G
127. Benson/Law
133. Roush TE

I dont see the point of a pass catching TE in this scenario because he wont be a better receiver than Cooper, Pearsall or Doubs. All you'll see is Stowers get taken off the field in favor of Roush

I still like the size that Dallen Bentley brings. He's one of the few TEs who can both be a weapon as a pass catcher and in-line blocker.

I don't think he will be available in the 4th round when we pick though...

I want Delp and Carsen

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
How do we not draft this guy at #58? I guess because he's not a good blocker but damn he is impressive catching the football.

A better faster more athletic version of Jennings. Huge instant upgrade in the passing game but a downgrade in the run game..

Sign Doubbs and grab 1 other WR in the draft and Sam Roush TE our WR/TE group is now in the top third of the NFL from being the worst.

27. Cooper Jr WR
58. Stowers TE
92. Unwaiwu G
127. Benson/Law
133. Roush TE

Obviously post Tonges retention, but we have 4 TEs under contract and one of the most expensive TE groups in the league. I dont see us drafting 2 TEs or spending heavy capital at the position.

Originally posted by scooterhd:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
How do we not draft this guy at #58? I guess because he's not a good blocker but damn he is impressive catching the football.

A better faster more athletic version of Jennings. Huge instant upgrade in the passing game but a downgrade in the run game..

Sign Doubbs and grab 1 other WR in the draft and Sam Roush TE our WR/TE group is now in the top third of the NFL from being the worst.

27. Cooper Jr WR
58. Stowers TE
92. Unwaiwu G
127. Benson/Law
133. Roush TE

Obviously post Tonges retention, but we have 4 TEs under contract and one of the most expensive TE groups in the league. I dont see us drafting 2 TEs or spending heavy capital at the position.

Yeah. Plus Stowers lack of blocking might take him off our draft board.

Sam Roush/Joe Royer are still in play imo if they last until our 4th round picks. Kittle still a question mark as to when he returns so we may draft one TE if one falls that we like to the 4th rd.

Need to trade back and get a few extra picks.

33. Max Iheanachor OT
58. Cassius Howell/Malachi Lawrence EDGE
103. Jalon Kilgore SS
127. Bud Clark FS
133. Kendrick Law WR
138. Malik Benson WR/KR/PR
139. Sam Roush/Joe Royer TE
179. Dontay Corleone DT

very underated player,... he's expected to go 6th round,.. could trade down with one of the 4ths

Bauer Sharp UDFA

Lake Mcrae UDFA
Good player; bad knees

The good news is we'll get a good TE in round 4.
There are many rd 4-7 guys.
If we trade a 4th, maybe get three picks and guarantee we get two tight ends, and maybe fullback(kanak)