San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittel will likely miss his 2022 season opener against the Chicago Bears with a groin injury. Today we will discuss about George Kittle: Receiving yards| Helmet| Playing| Stats
George Kittle: Receiving yards| Helmet| Playing| Stats
George Krieger Kittel (born October 9, 1993) is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, and was drafted by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He is a three-time Pro Bowler and was a First-Team All-Pro in 2019.
| No. 85 – San Francisco 49ers | |||||||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | October 9, 1993 Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Norman (Norman, Oklahoma) | ||||||
| College: | Iowa (2012–2016) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2017 / Round: 5 / Pick: 146 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Receiving yards
In his second year in the NFL, and his first full year as a starter, George Kittel had a historic campaign. He received a total of 1,377 yards in 2018 which is an NFL record for most receiving yards in a season by a tight end. He also holds the NFL record for most receiving yards in a half with 210. He achieved it all while catching passes from 3 different QBs.
This exclusive full-size art honors football kits and their remarkable 2018 season. One panel features a reproduced original painted image of Kittel with the 49ers logo and acknowledgment of his record by renowned sports artist Dennis Schrage. In the opposite panel are two additional images of Kittel painted by Schrage with his acknowledgment of two NFL records that were set last year. This football is limited to 5,000 only, so place your order before it sells out!
Helmet
George Kittel has been wearing the Riedel Speedflex since his college days in Iowa. The Speedflex is the most popular helmet in all levels of football and is an excellent choice for all positions. The Speedflex looks amazing and is super safe – scoring a perfect 5/5 on the VT helmet rating scale. It also has a small panel on the crown of the helmet that actually flexes to spread contact and protect your head. The Speedflex is one of the most innovative helmets on the market and has been around since its introduction in 2014.
Playing
George Kittel has been wearing the Riedel Speedflex since his college days in Iowa. The Speedflex is the most popular helmet in all levels of football and is an excellent choice for all positions. The Speedflex looks amazing and is super safe – scoring a perfect 5/5 on the VT helmet rating scale. It also has a small panel on the crown of the helmet that actually flexes to spread contact and protect your head. The Speedflex is one of the most innovative helmets on the market and has been around since its introduction in 2014.
