The tight end position has always been an important one in any offense coached by Jim Harbaugh. From Zach Ertz at Stanford to Vernon Davis on the 49ers, he has coached some of the best in the game, including during his tenure at Michigan with former All-American and Mackey Award winner Jake Butt.
Heading into the 2021 season, the tight end room has a good blend of experienced and unknown players. There are two guys we’ve become familiar with over the last couple years, and then a couple new faces who will, at some point, be starting-caliber players.