George Kittle
George Kittle is a San Francisco 49ers tight end, co-host of The Kittle Things with his wife Claire, and co-founder of Tight End University.
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San Francisco 49ersOverview
- Born
- October 9, 1993 · Madison, Wisconsin
- College
- University of Iowa
- NFL start
- 2017 · Drafted by San Francisco in round five, No. 146 overall
- Breakout
- 2018 · 1,377 receiving yards, then an NFL single-season record for a tight end
- Off the field
- Co-host of The Kittle Things with Claire Kittle
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, George played high school football in Norman, Oklahoma, before heading to Iowa. He redshirted in 2012 and went on to play four seasons for the Hawkeyes. San Francisco selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
The breakout.
His second NFL season made him a player fans could build a Sunday around. In 2018 he finished with 88 catches, 1,377 receiving yards and five touchdowns, setting the NFL’s single-season yardage record for a tight end at the time. First-team AP All-Pro honors followed for the 2019 and 2023 seasons.
Sharing the position.
In 2021, he founded Tight End University with Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen. The gathering gives tight ends time to study film, practice together and learn from players past and present. By 2026, the event was opening its stadium activities to fans.
Life beyond game day.
Netflix’s Receiver followed George and four other NFL pass catchers through the 2023 season, reaching viewers in July 2024. In 2025, George and Claire brought their own conversations to The Kittle Things, a DAZN series made with Team Whistle and their company Exhale Fear Productions. Their guests talk sports, relationships and the hobbies that fill life between games.
Giving back.
George and his family helped found Hidden Pearls Podcast in 2020 to share community stories, including those of veterans. His military support earned the NFL’s Salute to Service Award for the 2024 season. In October 2026, he and Claire launched The Kittle Fund to extend their community work.
Creditschronological, newest first
Screen and podcasts
- 2025The Kittle ThingsCo-host with Claire Kittle
- 2024ReceiverFeatured athlete
- 2020Hidden Pearls PodcastFounding family member
Football and events
- 2021Tight End UniversityCo-founder with Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen
- 2017San Francisco 49ersTight end
Awards
Quotes
I am incredibly thankful and honored to be this year’s Salute to Service Award recipient.George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers award announcement
His response to receiving the award for the 2024 season, announced in February 2025.
Trivia
- He majored in communications at Iowa.
- Claire played basketball at Iowa.
- His Iowa senior-season honors included the team’s offensive Hustle Award.
- His Uncle Pat and Grandfather Carl served in the military, a personal connection behind his support for veterans.
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