San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle broke NFL records and helped win fantasy football championships last season. But was he too dominant? Here are the top-3 reasons why you shouldn’t draft the Niners’ stud TE in 2019.

Everybody loves San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle.

The former fifth-round draft pick had a breakout season in 2018, as the Niners’ second-year star broke the NFL single-season record for receiving yards by a tight end. But there’s more to appreciate about the University of Iowa product than just the records he breaks.

If you’re a Niners fan, you love Kittle because of his highlight-reel catch-and-runs, as well as his gritty blocking in the trenches. His status as the 49ers’ top offensive weapon, with over 1,300 receiving yards last season, also helps his cause:

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle – Offensive Statistics Games Receiving Rushing Total Yds Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Tgt Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Ctch% Y/Tgt Rush Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV 2017 24 SFO TE 85 15 7 63 43 515 12.0 2 44 2.9 34.3 68.3% 8.2 43 12.0 515 2 0 4 2018* 25 SFO TE 85 16 16 136 88 1377 15.6 5 85 5.5 86.1 64.7% 10.1 1 10 0 10 10.0 0.6 0.1 89 15.6 1387 5 0 10 Career 31 23 199 131 1892 14.4 7 85 4.2 61.0 65.8% 9.5 1 10 0 10 10.0 0.3 0.0 132 14.4 1902 7 0 14 View Original Table Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com

If you’re an NFL fan, you love Kittle — at least when he’s not playing your favorite team — because he’s both a star player and an all-around good guy who never turns down a request for a picture or autograph:

George Kittle was the very last player on the field signing autographs after the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge. Several fans (of other teams) walked away saying they’re “buying a Kittle jersey” after he spent the last of his available time to interact with them. He’s a good dude. — Keiana Martin (@KeianaMartinTV) January 23, 2019

If you were wise enough to draft Kittle in your fantasy football league last season, the 49ers’ tight end holds a special place in your heart. You love Kittle not just for his 200-yard performances, but also because you know he’s giving it his all for your fantasy team — just ask Los Angeles Rams defender Aaron Donald:

George Kittle cares about your fantasy team. Kittle said he talked to Aaron Donald while his 10-yard TD was being reviewed last week. Donald: "Man, you didn't get in?" Kittle: "I had to get in because my fantasy coaches need me to get more points." — Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) October 24, 2018

Kittle was a high-end fantasy asset in 2018 and remains a top-tier tight end entering 2019. So, why should you steer clear of the 49ers’ top offensive threat this season? Here are the top-3 reasons why you should avoid Kittle in your 2019 fantasy football drafts: