George Kittle, an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, attended college at the University of Iowa, where he played for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team from 2012 to 2016.
Early Years and College Commitment
George Kittle was born on October 9, 1993, in Madison, Wisconsin, and later moved to Iowa at a young age. He 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. Kittle committed to the University of Iowa to play college football, following in the footsteps of his father, Bruce Kittle, who was a former college football coach and a four-year letterman at Iowa. His mother, Jan Krieger, is also a notable athlete, having earned All-America honors in basketball at Drake University.
College Football Career at Iowa
During his time at the University of Iowa, Kittle played under head coach Kirk Ferentz. His college football career began with a limited role, but he gradually expanded his impact on the team. In his freshman year, he had a limited role behind senior and junior players but managed to make an impact with his first collegiate reception, which went for 47 yards. As his college career progressed, Kittle's role expanded, and he became a significant contributor to the team's success, culminating in his senior season, where he headlined the tight end unit and had his best statistical game against North Dakota State.
College Statistics
Here are George Kittle's college statistics:
| Season | Team | GP | Receiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Iowa | 0 | Redshirt |
| 2013 | Iowa | 3 | 5 |
| 2014 | Iowa | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | Iowa | 10 | 20 |
| 2016 | Iowa | 9 | 22 |
| Career | 25 | 48 | 737 |
These statistics demonstrate Kittle's progression and impact as a receiver during his college years at Iowa.
Pre-Draft and NFL Career
As a top tight end prospect, Kittle received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. His overall performance was well received, and he was later selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Since then, Kittle has had a successful career in the NFL, being named a five-time Pro Bowler and earning various accolades, including First-team and Second-team All-Pro selections.
George Kittle's college football career flourished at the University of Iowa, where he developed into a standout player before transitioning to a successful professional career in the NFL.
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