Originally posted by pdc20:
He's phenomenal that's what he is. Best TE in the league. He's so dangerous after the catch.
I calculated what Kittle will probably add on statistically the rest of his career to see where he'll end up all-time.
He averages about 65 yards per game and a TD reception every 1.7 games with Purdy at QB. If he plays 4 more seasons at an average of 13 games per year, so building in time missed for some injuries, which he usually sustains, he should compile about 3380 more yards and 31 more TD.
That will put him at 11244 yds, 4th all time behind Antonio Gates, and 82 TD's, which would tie him with Kelce at 5th all time.
Maybe he continues on longer than 4 years, which are his age 33-36 seasons. Maybe he plays a couple years longer, but I figured he's taken a beating and probably won't last longer than that.
If Kittle ends up top 5 in both yds and TD he will be a definite HOFer. For his career hes right there with Gronk at 65 yds per game, only behind Kelce at 69 yds per game.