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There is no shortage of talent at the tight end position. National Football League.
The Kansas City Chiefs are doing great Travis Kelce San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle is now considered the elder statesman for the position. Everyone is expected to end up in Guangzhou, where a Hall of Fame gold jacket awaits them shortly after they decide to withdraw from the competition.
Tyler Warren made an immediate impact during his rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts. The position also includes young players who have excelled in their first seasons, including Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, Arizona tight end Trey McBride and rising star Brock Bowles.
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Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (84) rushes during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Robert Godin/imagn Images)
Brent Jones knows what it takes to be successful at tight end. Jones, a three-time Super Bowl champion during his 11 seasons with the 49ers, said he is impressed by the talent at the position in today’s NFL.
Jones was interviewed on behalf of Athletes in Action and Fox News Digital Super Bowl Breakfast. He has been appointed to host the 38th annual event, which is scheduled to be held next week in Santa Clara, California.
Several tight ends are having strong seasons in 2025, with five players having at least 800 receiving yards in the regular season.
“I think it’s really exciting to see this location,” Jones said. “And you do have Kelkes, kind of the older guys … (players like Zach Ertz) who have been around a long time. And then you have the middle-aged guys. I think George Kittle is as good as anybody. And then the two up-and-comers … (Tyler Warren and) Brock Bowles — he’s been hurt a little bit, but when he’s healthy, he’s as good as anybody.”
Pitts surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in his rookie season, but then struggled in his second season, which ended prematurely due to injury. Pitts was then plagued by several years of inconsistency. While he experienced some ups and downs in 2025, he put together a series of dominant performances that were arguably his best since his first year in the league.
Jones praised Pitts’ talent and believes the 25-year-old is on the verge of unlocking his full potential.
Kyle Pitts (8) of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
“Kyle Pitts… I’ve had him on my fantasy team for a few years now and I thought, ‘This is going to be the year… he’s going to break out!’ I’ve seen games where he was dominant, and then I’ve seen games where he wasn’t used. I guess I have to be around him and the team, but I still feel like he’s on the cusp. He’s going to break out somewhere. If he leaves Atlanta and breaks out, it’s going to be really hard.”
“I don’t know if it’s a scheme issue. I’m not sure if it’s by design or if the offensive coordinator just doesn’t use a tight end in their overall scheme. But that kid is too athletic and too much of a specimen to not break out in some way, shape or form.”
McBride is a designated starter on this year’s NFC Pro Bowl roster, while Kittle is the second player selected to the conference. Kittle injured his Achilles tendon in the Niners’ wild-card round win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Kittle was replaced by Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson.
San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle catches a pass from Seattle Seahawks’ Coby Bryant (8) during the first quarter during a game at Lumen Field on September 7, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Stephen Chambers/Getty Images)
On the AFC side, both Bowles and Kelce earned Pro Bowl honors. Pro Bowl backup Warren has been named to replace Bowles, who was placed on injured reserve in December. Kelce was withdrawn from the Pro Bowl and was announced as a replacement by the Buffalo Bills.
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this new england patriots Will face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 on February 8. The game will mark a rematch of Super Bowl 49 and Russell Wilson’s infamous interception at the goal line.
Patriots tight end Hunter Henry finished the regular season with 768 receiving yards. New England’s backup tight end Austin Hooper came into this big game in his rookie year. In 2025, he played in 16 regular season games and scored two touchdowns.
Seattle tight end AJ Barner had 519 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
Jones thinks seahawks That could end up winning the franchise’s second Super Bowl title.
“Seattle … has the best defense in the league. I think Sam Darnold is a great story. I see him week in and week out in the NFC West and my opinion is the Seahawks are going to be the champions this year. But the Patriots probably have something to say about that.”
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