George Kittles biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Publish date: 2024-04-12
IntroAmerican football player from the United States
IsAmerican football player 
Football player 
FromUnited States of America 
TypeSports 
Gendermale
Birth9 October 1993
Age:26 years

George Kittle (born October 9, 1993) is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes.

Early years

Kittle attended Iowa City West High School in Iowa City, Iowa, Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa and Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma. He committed to the University of Iowa to play college football. His father, Bruce Kittle, also played at Iowa and is a former college football coach.

College career

Kittle played at Iowa from 2013 to 2016. During his career he had 48 receptions for 737 yards and 10 touchdowns.

College statistics

Receiving
YearTeamGPRecYardsTDs
2013Iowa351080
2014Iowa31250
2015Iowa10202906
2016Iowa9223144
College Totals22751,19716

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HtWtArm lengthHand size40‑yd dash10-yd split20-yd split20‑ss3‑coneVert jumpBroadBP
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)
247 lb
(112 kg)
33 1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)
9 1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)
4.52 s35 in
(0.89 m)
11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)
18 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Kittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round, 146th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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