George Kittle

George Kittle: biography

George Kittle is a professional American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).

Childhood and youth

George Kittle was born on October 9, 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up in Iowa and attended Norman High School where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track. He played tight end and defensive end for the Norman High School football team and was a two-time all-state selection. He was also a state champion in the shot put and discus throws.

After graduating from high school, Kittle attended the University of Iowa where he continued to play football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He redshirted his first year but quickly established himself as a reliable player, earning playing time as a freshman. He went on to have a successful college career, finishing as a team captain and first-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior.

Despite his impressive college career, Kittle was not selected in the 2017 NFL Draft, but was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers. He has since established himself as one of the best tight ends in the NFL and has set several records.

Throughout his childhood and youth, Kittle was always involved in sports, and was always passionate about football, which helped him develop his skills, work ethic, and leadership.

Football career

George Kittle's football career began at the University of Iowa, where he played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2012 to 2016. He redshirted his first year, but quickly established himself as a reliable player, earning playing time as a freshman. He went on to have a successful college career, finishing as a team captain and first-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior. Despite his impressive college career, Kittle was not selected in the 2017 NFL Draft but was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers.

Kittle quickly established himself as one of the best tight ends in the NFL since his debut season with the 49ers in 2017. His first season saw him haul in 43 receptions for 515 yards and 2 touchdowns. He continued to improve with each passing season, with his best performance coming in 2018 when he recorded 88 receptions for 1,377 yards and 5 touchdowns. This performance made him the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season and set a new record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season.

Kittle’s hard work and dedication paid off in 2019 when he was selected to the Pro Bowl, was named First-Team All-Pro, and was named the NFL Tight End of the Year. He also became the first tight end in NFL history to lead the league in receiving yards per game. In the 2020 season, Kittle was again named to the Pro Bowl, and was again named First-Team All-Pro.

Throughout his NFL career, Kittle has been known for his exceptional hands, blocking abilities, and speed. With his exceptional skills and dedication, Kittle has become one of the most reliable and consistent players in the league and is a fan favorite among 49ers fans. With his ability to make big plays, Kittle is a valuable asset to the 49ers and will continue to be a major contributor to the team's success.

Personal life

George Kittle is in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Claire Till. The couple met while they were both students at the University of Iowa and have been together since then. They were engaged in 2018 and have since been living together in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Claire has been supportive of Kittle throughout his football career, often attending his games and cheering him on from the stands. The couple is known for their strong bond and affection for each other, and they often share pictures of each other on social media. They are known to be very private about their personal life, therefore not much is known about their relationship.

Kittle is also known for his charitable work and community service. He is actively involved in various charitable organizations and is known for his philanthropic work. He is an advocate for children's health and well-being, and has worked with organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Accomplishments

George Kittle has accomplished a lot throughout his football career, both in college and the NFL. Some of his notable accomplishments include:

• First-team All-Big Ten selection (2016) during his college career at the University of Iowa
• NFL record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season (1,377 in 2018)
• Fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season (2018)
• NFL Tight End of the Year (2018)
• Pro Bowl selection (2019,2020)
• First-Team All-Pro selection (2019,2020)
• Led NFL in receiving yards per game (2019)
• Record for most receiving yards in a season by a tight end in the Super Bowl era (1,053 in 2019)
• Named the best tight end in the NFL by Pro Football Focus (2019,2020)
• Named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team (2019)