The 49ers have been on the hunt for a tight end who offers some pass catching upside next to George Kittle. Previous attempts to find that player have come via undrafted rookies, late-round draft picks and journeyman free agents. Now they’ve invested a third-round pick in Alabama TE Cameron Latu in hopes that he can be the player they’ve been searching for.
While blocking is key to getting on the field as a TE for San Francisco, the ability to affect the game as a pass catcher would add a new dimension to an offense that already throws a ton of layers at defenses.
