Jake Tonges played four years at Cal before going undrafted in 2022. While the 49ers tight end has been in the NFL ever since, he's had little proof. His Pro Football Reference page existed, but showed just two tackles on special teams through three seasons. At least on ESPN.com it shows he was targeted once back in his rookie year.
Maybe going two full seasons without having a pass thrown his way is why he had to ask his quarterback if he was really targeting him on the game-winner. Purdy insisted he was trying to give Tonges a chance to make a play and it paid off in a 17-13 win for the 49ers.
