George Kittle is a tight end who plays for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League. Kittle has evolved into one of the top tight ends in the NFL, using his physical tools to consistently get open against opposing defenses.
George Kittle attended Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma, Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa and Iowa West City High School in Iowa City, Iowa. Kittle was able to earn a football scholarship to Iowa, where he was able to follow in the footsteps of his father by playing for the Hawkeyes.
At the University of Iowa, Kittle played for four years with the majority of his action coming in his junior and senior seasons. In those final two years, Kittle scored a total of 10 receiving touchdowns, leading to him being deemed a top tight end prospect. His performance at the NFL Scouting Combine bolstered that status, with Kittle finishing among the top of his position group in several key Combine drills.
George Kittle was drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Kittle made an immediate impact, amassing over 500 receiving yards as a rookie. His second season saw Kittle haul in a career-high 88 passes for 1,377 yards and five touchdowns. In 2019, Kittle earned the highest overall pro football focus grade of any player in another 1,000 yard and five touchdown season. Through four years, Kittle has 3,579 receiving yards and 15 total touchdowns.
George Kittle signed a four-year rookie deal before his current contract, which is a five-year, $75 million deal with a signing bonus of $18 million. Kittle has an estimated net worth of $2 million, which is set to increase greatly as he plays through his current deal.
George Kittle is the son of Bruce Kittle and Jen Krieger. He has one sister. Kittle is married to wife Claire, and the couple do not have any children at this time.
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