Biography
George Kittle – A Professional American Football Player Representing San Francisco 49ers in The NFL
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Who is George Kittle?
George Kittle is a professional American football player. He is the tight end for the professional team San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
| Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Celebrated Name | George Kittle |
| Profession | Football Player |
| Birth Date | October 9, 1993 |
| Birth Place | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Star SIgn | Libra |
| Father's Name | Bruce Kittle |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 113 kg |
| Eye Color | light brown |
| Hair Color | dark brown |
| Wife | Claire Till |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
Personal Information
George Kittle was born on the 9th of October, 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin. He is the son of Bruce Kittle, who used to be a former football coach. He moved to Iowa at a very young age with his family.
Kittle married Claire Till on the 9th of April, 2019.
Furthermore, he holds an American nationality and as per ethnicity, he belongs to White. Standing at a height of 6 feet 4 inches and weigh about 113 kg, he has been able to maintain his body fit and healthy. In addition, his light brown eyes, and dark brown hair color reflects his amazing personality.
Education
High School: Iowa City West High School, Cedar Falls High School, Norman High School
University: University of Iowa
The Career of George Kittle
• Kittle played college football for the University of Iowa from the years 2013 to 2016. He played under head coach Kirk Ferentz.
• Kittle played a total of 22 games for the University of Iowa and had a total of 48 receptions and passed down 737 yards with 15.4 average.
• Furthermore, he was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine and was one of the 19 tight ends to receive an invitation. He was considered a top tight end prospect before he was drafted.
• Kittle entered the NFL draft in 2017. The San Francisco 49ers selected him as the 146th overall in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
• Furthermore, the San Francisco 49ers signed a four-year $2.69 million contract with Kittle on the 4th of May, 2017. He also had a signing bonus of $298,287
• His debut match was against Carolina Panthers in a 23-3 loss.
• Currently, he has played a total of 40 matches with the team
Achievements
•Most receiving yards in a season by a tight end (1,377)
• Most receiving yards in a half by a tight end (210)
•Most receiving yards in a game by a tight end (210)
•Most receptions by a tight end (88)
•First tight end to surpass 1,000 receiving yards
Net Worth
George Kittle has earned massive popularity from his professional career. Likewise, along with earning name and fame, he has been able to earn a wise amount of money. His net worth is estimated to be about $3 million as of 2020.
