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.
TE George Kittle
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.
LB Fred Warner
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.
OT Trent Williams
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, playing in all eight games and in 97 percent of the team’s offensive snaps to date. He should be in consideration if his level of play continues in the second half.
DE Nick Bosa
There’s a number of talented defensive ends this year, but Nick Bosa has put together another solid start to the season for San Francisco.
While his five sacks rank 17th in the NFL, Bosa is second with 46 pressures, and has been a very capable run defender with 15 stops through the first eight games.
There have been some other highly-talented defensive ends this year with more sack production, but perhaps a spot has opened up with the unfortunate injury to Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson.
The production around Bosa hasn’t been great, which has also hurt his chances for better numbers, but he’s constantly getting pressure and is one of the better complete defensive ends in the NFL currently.
CB Deommodore Lenoir
Why not include him?
One of the NFL’s ascending cornerbacks in 2024, Deommodore Lenoir has been one of the team’s best defensive players this year, and could very well be en route to his first Pro Bowl.
Could an All-Pro even be in the cards? That may be a stretch currently, but Lenoir has locked down San Francisco’s nickel spot this year, recording four pass breakups, two interceptions, and a 63.4 passer rating thus far.
Lenoir has also filled his role as a run defender, recording 14 stops thus far, and so he’s been a complete cornerback, taking over as San Francisco’s lead guy in the secondary this year.
About the Author: Insidethe49
