George Kittle Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Weight | 113 kg |
Date of Birth | October 9, 1993 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Spouse | Claire Till |
George Kittle is an American football player who plays tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He had previously played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team and was drafted by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Born Name
George Krieger Kittle
Nick Name
George
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Residence
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nationality
Education
George studied at Iowa City West High School in Iowa City, Iowa. Then, he went on to study at Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and later at Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma.
He committed to the University of Iowa to play college football from 2012 to 2016, where, he trained under the watchful eye of head coach Kirk Ferentz.
Occupation
Football Player
Family
- Father – Bruce Kittle (Former Football Player)
- Mother – Jan Krieger
- Siblings – Emma Kittle (Sister)
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
113 kg or 249 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
George has dated –
- Claire Colette (2012-Present) George tied the knot with his college sweetheart Claire Till on April 9, 2019. The two of them met one another while studying at the University of Iowa. Claire was a basketball player.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
His long shoulder-length hairstyle
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in commercials for several brands such as –
- The Real Heroes Project
- NFL Game Pass
- NFL Fantasy
George Kittle Facts
- He spent his early years in Madison before relocating to Iowa where he spent the rest of his life.
- George was one of 19 collegiate tight ends to receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Kittle was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers during the fifth round with the 146th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. They signed with him a four-year contract on May 4, 2017, for $2.69 million which included a signing bonus of $298,287.
- He is a four-time Pro Bowler and was also a First-team All-Pro in 2019.
- In the past, George was ranked sixth best by NFL analyst Gil Brandt and eighth best tight end by NFLDraftScout.com.
- He is a huge fan of the Panda Express food chain and Game of Thrones.
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