Zettel played for 49ers defensive line coach Kris Kocurek when they were both with the Detroit Lions.George Kittle's ranking in the 2020 NFL Top 100 was revealed Wednesday night, and he made history in the process.In addition to being the highest-ranked player at his position in the history of the Top 100, Kittle is the highest-ranked member of the 49ers since Aldon Smith came in at No.
… Anthony Joseph Zettel (born August 9, 1992) is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). Zettle was released to make room for defensive end Romeo Okwara, and the third-year pass rusher will now look to find a home elsewhere in the league. Shamar Stephen #93. Zettel played 15 snaps on defense and 13 plays on special teams in the 49ers’ 31-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV.The 49ers had five players ranked within the 2020 NFL Top 100, and they nearly had a sixth.Kittle had no shortage of accomplishments and accolades this past season, but to get an idea of just how dominant he was, take it from the players themselves.The 49ers signed Zettel on Dec. 23 after experiencing depth issues on the team’s defensive line. Zettel’s cleats, in Mellish’s design, are now up for auction via the NFL, with the proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospitals.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Originally a defensive end, Zettel was more of a defensive tackle over the last two years at Penn State, a span in which he was quite disruptive on a strong defense. 7 in 2013.' The 27-year-old was on-and-off the Bengals' roster throughout the season and ended up totaling five tackles (three solo) in four games.CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc.Zettel appeared in four games with the Bengals and one game with the 49ers last season, notching six tackles (three solo). Jalyn Holmes #91. That's the highest ranking for a tight end in the 10-year history of the NFL Top 100.Even if Armstead had made the cut, the 49ers wouldn't have had the most Top 100 players of any team in the NFL. Anthony Zettel profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Anthony Joseph Zettel Position: DE 6-4, 275lb (193cm, 124kg) Team: Minnesota Vikings. San Francisco released Jeremiah Valoaga, who played in four games for the 49ers, to make room for Zettel. He played 31 of a possible 82 defensive snaps (38 percent), but he didn't record a tackle. The 49ers signed Zettel on Dec. 23 after experiencing depth issues on the team’s defensive line. "I will be back here, and I will be back with a vengeance. Defensive lineman Anthony Zettel, a late-season pickup for the 49ers, agreed to terms Wednesday with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced. Zettel, who was waived by Detroit despite a 2017 season in which he led the team with 31 quarterback hurries, finds a home in Cleveland. After a career-high 10 sacks last season, he was rewarded with a five-year, $85 million contract extension, and with DeForest Buckner now a member of the Indianapolis Colts, he'll have every opportunity to show he belongs in the Top 100 next year.Armstead didn't appear to be too upset about missing the cut, as he reacted with a funny video on Twitter.Defensive lineman Anthony Zettel, a late-season pickup for the 49ers, agreed to terms Wednesday with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced. His best season came in 2016 when he registered eight sacks with the Lions with Kocurek as his position coach. San Francisco released Jeremiah Valoaga, who played in four games for the 49ers, to make room for Zettel.
… Hercules Mata'afa #51. His departure may signal Carlos Dunlap (knee) and/or Carl Lawson (hamstring) are near a return to action.Zettel spent the offseason in Cleveland, but he was waived by the team during roster cuts. 7 overall player in the league by his fellow peers. James Lynch #66. The fourth-year pro has appeared in only one game for the Bengals this season, Week 7 versus Jacksonville, during which he played a rotational role on defense but didn't record a tackle.Zettel has been up and down with the Bengals this year and has appeared in four games. If he isn't able to recover by Sunday, Cornelius Washington and Dwight Freeney could be pushed into expanded roles.Zettle is not injured and is presumably a healthy scratch due to teammate Ezekiel Ansah's (shoulder) clearance to play.Zettle amassed three tackles and one sack during Monday's 30-17 victory over the Packers.Zettel was signed last week and will be let go after just one contest.