Perhaps no position requires a wider range of skills to succeed in the NFL than tight ends, who are asked to thrive as receivers in the middle of the field as well as being key parts to the run and pass games with their blocking. While many teams divide those roles among multiple players, George Kittle’s ability to do it all for the San Francisco 49ers as one of the most efficient receivers and top blockers helped him score the honor of being voted the top tight end in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at tight end, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. Kittle got five first-place votes and three seconds to win the voting.