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Tight End · San Francisco 49ers · From Norman, OK · Drafted 2017, round 5, pick 146
George Kittle is an NFL tight end who has played for San Francisco 49ers. In NFL (2017–2026) he has 621 catches for 8,345 yards and 57 touchdowns. In college (2013–2016) he has 47 catches for 719 yards and 10 touchdowns. He played college football at Iowa. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
George Kittle Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 9 |
| 2020 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 18 |
| 2018 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
George Kittle Receiving Stats by Season
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch% | EPA/Tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 6 | 36 | 26 | 337 | 5 | 72.2% | +0.37 |
| 2025 | SF | 11 | 69 | 57 | 628 | 7 | 82.6% | +0.67 |
| 2024 | SF | 15 | 94 | 78 | 1,106 | 8 | 83.0% | +0.72 |
| 2023 | SF | 16 | 90 | 65 | 1,020 | 6 | 72.2% | +0.66 |
| 2022 | SF | 15 | 86 | 60 | 765 | 11 | 69.8% | +0.46 |
| 2021 | SF | 14 | 94 | 71 | 910 | 6 | 75.5% | +0.26 |
| 2020 | SF | 8 | 63 | 48 | 634 | 2 | 76.2% | +0.59 |
| 2019 | SF | 14 | 107 | 85 | 1,053 | 5 | 79.4% | +0.54 |
| 2018 | SF | 16 | 136 | 88 | 1,377 | 5 | 64.7% | +0.48 |
| 2017 | SF | 15 | 63 | 43 | 515 | 2 | 68.3% | +0.22 |
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Target: +0.37, #8 of 34
- Catch Rate Over Expected: 6.9%, #16 of 34
- Receiving Yards: 337, #4 of 101
- Receptions: 26, #9 of 101
- Yards per Target: 9.4, #4 of 34
- Target Share: 21.7%, #4 of 34
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- Brock Purdy: 26 of 36 for 337 yards, 5 TD
George Kittle 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Los Angeles Rams | W 27-7 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 2 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 35-13 | 4 | 4 | 80 | 1 |
| Week 3 | vs Arizona Cardinals | W 36-30 | 7 | 6 | 82 | 2 |
| Week 4 | vs Denver Broncos | W 24-14 | 6 | 4 | 70 | 1 |
| Week 5 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 32-29 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Week 6 | vs Washington Commanders | W 23-17 | 8 | 5 | 69 | 1 |
George Kittle College Career
FBS seasons at Iowa. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
George Kittle College Receiving Stats by Season
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