Jake

Tonges

Originally Tonges (6'5/240) decided to enter the transfer portal in early December, but has flipped his decision and is going pro. The tight end class isn’t too deep, but there are a couple of standouts like Trey McBride and Isaiah Likely. Tonges isn’t in that tier, but with his size, he will be a great blocker and hopefully contribute in the passing game.

Tonges (6'5/240) has been a mainstay in the Golden Bears’ offensive attack since taking over the starting tight end job on Week 6 of 2019. He operated as a move tight end who line up in the slot or out wide 40 percent of the time with an 84 percent route rate. Tonges is coming off his best statistical season, securing 22-of-34 targets for 278 yards, 12.6 YPC and two touchdowns as Cal’s primary tight end. The veteran, fifth-year tight end will transfer as a graduate and have one year of eligibility remaining wherever he lands.

It wasn’t the most impressive game for Tonges (6'5/240) or Cal as the Bears totaled 403 yards despite no position player going for over 100 yards in this one. Tonges scored the first touchdown of tnhe day for the Bears on a nine yard touchdown pass in the first quarter from Chase Garbers to put Cal up 7-3 early. On the season, Tonges has 13 receptions for 232 yards and two touchdowns. He and the Bears host Colorado next Saturday afternoon.