Niners Nation
The 49ers have a number of players performing at a high level, even with their subpar record.
The San Francisco 49ers haven’t had the start they anticipated thus far in 2024, as they entered the bye week at 4-4, good for second place in the NFC West.
It has been a season filled with injuries and inconsistencies, as San Francisco has blown multiple leads in losses, while scoring at least 30 points in each of their wins.
Still, even with the subpar record, there have been a few players who have made their mark on the team this year, trending as some of the top players at their position.
At the midseason mark, let’s evaluate which 49ers could have a case to make an All-Pro team in 2024.
While the 49ers offense has faced their fair share of struggles, tight end George Kittle has been the top bright spot on the roster in 2024, as he leads the team in receiving with 40 catches, 503 yards, and six touchdowns.
His 40 catches rank third amongst tight ends, while the 503 yards trail only Brock Bowers, and his six touchdowns lead all players at the position.
Kittle has been an explosive play machine, leading the position with eight plays of 20+ yards.
The tight end is on pace for his second straight 1,000-yard season, and a second-straight All-Pro seems like a realistic outcome for the 49ers star. He’s also made five Pro Bowls in the last six years and that streak doesn't seem like it’ll be changing anytime soon.
Fred Warner is in the race for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award, let alone another All-Pro with a strong first half of the year.
Warner’s statline has been incredible, as he has 66 tackles, six pass breakups, four forced fumbles (which leads the NFL), and two interceptions through eight games.
Add that to the weekly impact that he has on a 49ers defense that is missing Dre Greenlaw, and it’s clear why he’s a frontrunner to earn his third-straight All-Pro award for San Francisco.
Warner is excellent in all phases of the game, and that’s seen in coverage where he’s allowed a passer rating of just 78.6 this year. He should earn some Defensive Player of the Year votes and has been the best linebacker in the NFL once again this season.
While it may not be the strongest year yet for veteran offensive tackle Trent Williams, he always needs to be discussed in the All-Pro category when it comes to offensive linemen.
Williams has allowed the least pressures on any 49ers starting offensive lineman this year, while continuing to be a force in the run game.
An 11-time consecutive Pro Bowler, Williams has made the All-Pro team in each of the last three years, and he’s looking to add to those accolades with another strong year in 2024.
More importantly, he’s remained healthy throughout the season,...
