Packers have officially found their own George Kittle after Tucker Kraft's breakout

The Packers found themselves a treasure in this one.
Green Bay Packers, Tucker Kraft
Green Bay Packers, Tucker Kraft / Ric Tapia/GettyImages
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If you're both a Green Bay Packers fan and avid fantasy football player, there is a great chance that you've had Tucker Kraft on a roster or two since he was drafted in the third round last year.

Either that's your story, or you have done everything in your power to make a trade for Kraft before this week, because after his performance in Week 5 against the L.A. Rams, his price tag skyrocketed. You might not even be able to get him, now. It very well could be too late.

Kraft had performed pretty well in a few games over his first year-plus, but in this one? He was a different kind of playmaker. The former South Dakota State standout put on a show and had himself a career day.

In the win over the Rams, Kraft caught four of five targets for 88 yards and two touchdowns. One of his touchdowns, in particular, might have been his breakout moment.

Kraft said, "I'm here," on one specific play.

After catching a pass close to the left sideline from quarterback Jordan Love, Kraft immediately turned up field. Not only did he get going at almost unbelievable speed, but he sent a Rams defender to the turf with a familiar-looking stiff arm on his way to the end zone.

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That above post puts Kraft in some pretty elite company. Topping the league in yards after the catch, at his position, is going to put him in the spotlight. It's been a tough year for most tight ends, but Kraft looks like he is quickly emerging as a star, and thank goodness he's in Green Bay.

Tucker Kraft has given the Packers a potentially-elite tight end for years to come

With what we saw out of Kraft on Sunday, it's no exaggeration to say that this team might actually have their own version of the San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle. With the way Kraft looked on that single play, there are bound to be more opportunities for him in the future. Love is going to continue looking his way and Matt LaFleur has no choice but to involve his tight end on a consistent basis.

He's a weapon.

Not only is Kraft a weapon in the receiving game, showcasing speed and the ability to break tackles, but he's been a consistent blocker for this team as well. And, if you know anything about Kittle other than the fact that he's a great receiver, you might also know that he absolutely loves to block.

Not every tight end is going to give you the best of both worlds, but Kraft is emerging as a dual-threat in that respect.

This offense is only going to get better as Love continues to make progress following his MCL injury. The group of wide receivers is diversely-talented and allows the offense to do a multitude of different things.

But, if you add in a serious threat at the tight end position? The Packers' offense just became a lot more dangerous.

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