George Kittle is a prominent American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers. Drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft after playing college football at Iowa, Kittle has become one of the league's premier players at his position. A six-time Pro Bowler, Kittle earned first-team All-Pro honors in both 2019 and 2023, solidifying his status as an elite offensive weapon and a key contributor to the 49ers' success.
In 1982, George Kittle's father, Bruce Kittle, was a co-captain of the Rose Bowl squad at Iowa. He was a four-year letterman and former college football coach.
On October 9, 1993, George Kittle was born. He is currently a professional football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL.
In 2000, George Kittle moved to Iowa from Madison, Wisconsin. He later attended multiple high schools in Iowa and Oklahoma.
On May 4, 2017, the 49ers signed George Kittle to a four-year contract worth $2.69 million, including a signing bonus of $298,287.
On October 8, 2017, George Kittle made seven receptions for 83 yards and scored his first NFL touchdown during the 49ers' 26-23 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
On April 9, 2019, George Kittle married Claire Till, who he met at the University of Iowa, where she played basketball.
In 2019, George Kittle earned First Team All-Pro honors, and was named to his second Pro Bowl.
In 2019, George Kittle was named to his first Pro Bowl. He was also ranked 29th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.
On November 5, 2020, George Kittle was placed on injured reserve due to a broken bone in his foot.
On December 25, 2020, George Kittle was activated from injured reserve. He had been sidelined with a broken bone in his foot.
In 2020, George Kittle was ranked 7th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
On October 9, 2021, George Kittle was placed on injured reserve due to a calf injury.
During the 2021 postseason, George Kittle had seven catches for 108 yards. He also received his first career postseason touchdown in the 49ers' loss to the Rams.
In 2021, George Kittle was ranked 50th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
In 2022, George Kittle was ranked 22nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
In the 2022 season, George Kittle set a career high touchdown record with eleven touchdowns despite missing the first two weeks of the season with a groin injury. He also received his fourth Pro Bowl nomination, tying Brent Jones' franchise record.
In 2023, George Kittle was ranked 19th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
In 2023, George Kittle was selected to his fifth career Pro Bowl, breaking Brent Jones' franchise record for total career Pro Bowl selections by a tight end. He also earned first team All-Pro honors for the second time.
During the 2024 season, George Kittle earned Pro Bowl honors for the sixth time after recording 78 receptions for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns.
In 2024, George Kittle was ranked 14th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
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