“It's football. You take weird hits. That's what you prepare for in the offseason so your body can take all those weird hits and you can get right back up.”

American professional football tight end, born 1993

George Kittle is an American professional football tight end, known for playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League. Born in 1993, he came to prominence after a college career with the Iowa Hawkeyes and his selection by San Francisco in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has become one of the league’s most recognized tight ends, with seven Pro Bowl selections and first-team All-Pro honors in 2019 and 2023. His public remarks often reflect the energy and directness associated with his role on the field, as well as the confidence that has marked his career.