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Since 2018, he's been the tight end three, two, three, four, two, six, one, and two in adjusted points per game. So, eight straight years being top six, he's been first and second the last two years. He is coming off the torn Achilles. But if there was anyone on the planet who could come off a torn Achilles and return to their production quickly, it's George KD.

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Eight straight top-six finishes; elite athleticism supports quick Achilles recovery.

Kittle has finished as a top-six tight end in adjusted points per game for eight straight years (2018–2025), ranking first and second the last two years. Coming off a torn Achilles, the source believes he has the athleticism and training regimen to return to elite production quickly. Drafting him late offers top-five upside with manageable downside if paired with a secondary tight end like Dallas Goedert or Hunter Henry.

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