Jake Tonges

San Francisco 49ers
Tight End #88

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	July 8, 1999
Height	6'4"
Weight	240 lb

Draft

College	California
Year	2022
Pick	UDFA
Team	CHI

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
1.31	14.05	0.13

You can see where those projections compare to other TEs in our Tight End Rankings.

Player News

Jake Tonges: Jake Tonges Falling Off the Fantasy Radar with Teammate Almost Healthy

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges' fantasy appeal is quickly slipping away. It initially seemed like Tonges was set for the No. 1 tight end role to open the season and therefore a late-round fantasy sleeper, but the increased likelihood of George Kittle (Achilles) playing in Week 1 has thrown a wrench in that outlook. Tonges was only going to be a potential fantasy starter if Kittle missed time; last year, he averaged 0.5 touchdowns and 12.3 fantasy points per game with Kittle on the sideline. There's still a chance that's the case for Week 1 of the 2026 season, but that's a worst-case scenario. Kittle is almost guaranteed to be back by Week 2 at the latest, leaving Tonges back in a depth role and off the fantasy radar. Rostering handcuffs in fantasy football is a good strategy, but it's not worth it at the tight end position. Tonges can be left on waivers in all redraft leagues, assuming Kittle is a go for the season opener.

Sep. 1, 2026 7:54 PM EST