Rucci’s Rise as 49ers’ Hidden Tight End | NFL News

Hayden Rucci is quietly making waves as a potential 53-man roster lock for the San Francisco 49ers — and here’s why: with George Kittle possibly sidelined to start the season, the team desperately needs a reliable traditional tight end to shore up run blocking. While versatile backups Brayden Willis and Josiah Deguara fill multiple roles, Rucci’s NFL experience and consistent inline snaps in preseason make him the perfect complement to Jake Tonges or Luke Farrell. Don’t sleep on this guy — he could be the unsung hero keeping the offense grounded. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aecfbef8e117eee2