George Kittle

American football tight end

George Kittle - American football tight end
Born

October 9th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football player, this athlete plays as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers. Since being drafted in 2017, he has established himself as one of the premier tight ends in the league. Noteworthy performances include a breakout season in 2018 when he set a record for receiving yards by a tight end in a single season. The player contributed to the 49ers' successful run to Super Bowl LIV in 2020. His playing style is characterized by exceptional blocking and athleticism, making significant contributions to both the passing and running games of his team.

Set record for tight end receiving yards in 2018

Played in Super Bowl LIV with the 49ers

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