George Kittle is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
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George Krieger Kittle was born on October 9, 1993, in Madison, Wisconsin, the United States to parents, Bruce Kittle and Jan Krieger. His father, Bruce Kittle, also played at Iowa and is a former college football coach.
George 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 where he played college football for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes.
George Kittle played at Iowa from 2012 to 2016 under head coach Kirk Ferentz. He is a three-time Pro Bowler and was a First-team All-Pro in 2019.
George Kittle was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round with the 146th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. On May 4, 2017, the San Francisco 49ers signed Kittle to a four-year, $2.69 million contract that included a signing bonus of $298,287.
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Profile Summary |
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| Born | George Krieger Kittle |
| Date Of Birth | October 9, 1993 |
| Nationality | American |
| Team | The San Francisco 49ers |
| Salary | $15,000,000 |
| Net Worth | $20 million |
| High School | Iowa City West High School; Cedar Falls High School; Norman High School in Norman. |
| College | The University of Iowa |
| Jersey Number | 85 |
| 40 Time | 4.52 seconds |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 250 lbs (113 kg) |
George Kittle Salary
George Kittle receives an annual average salary of $15,000,000. In 2022, Kittle will earn a base salary of $11,450,000, a roster bonus of $411,754 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $16,011,754 and a dead cap value of $28,967,000.
George Kittle Contract
George Kittle signed a 5 year, $75,000,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including a $18,000,000 signing bonus, $40,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000.
George Kittle Record
Regular Season
- Most receiving yards in a half by a tight end: 210
- First tight end to lead the league in yards after catch: 870
- Most receiving yards in first three seasons by a tight end: 2,945
- First tight end to achieve at least 150 receiving yards and one touchdown in two consecutive games
49ers Franchise Records
- Most receiving yards in a game by a tight end: 210
- Most receptions in a season by a tight end: 88
- First tight end to surpass 1,000 receiving yards
George Kittle Height
George Kittle stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m).
George Kittle Weight
George Kittle weighs 250 lbs (113 kg).
George Kittle Age
George Kittle is 28 years old as of 2022.
George Kittle 40 Time
George Kittle ran a 40-yard-dash in 4.52 seconds.
George Kittle Jersey
George Kittle wears a jersey with the number 85.
George Kittle College
George Kittle went to college at the University of Iowa.
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