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GeorgeKittle

TETE#85SF 49ers
6'4" • 250lbs • 32y/o
Overall Grade '26
80.4
5th/34 - TEs
Receiving Yards '26
174
5th/34 - TEs
Touchdowns '26
3
1st/34 - TEs
WK 4 MATCHUP
great
vs DEN 10/4, 8:25 PM
George Kittle headshot
George
Kittle
TE
#85
|
SF 49ers
BIO
KEY INSIGHTS
MATCHUP
PAST PERFORMANCE
WEEK PROJECTIONS
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/1/2026
George Kittle is a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers who earned a 80.4 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 5th among 34 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 90.2 ranked 1st among 34 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 12 receptions on 16 targets for 174 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Kittle averaged 14.5 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 74 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 9.5 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
San Francisco 49ers
2017 - Present
Iowa Hawkeyes
2014 - 2015

Honors

Honor
Year
PFF101
2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
PFF first-team All-Pro
2018, 2019, 2023
Pro Bowl selection
2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
AP first-team All-Pro
2019, 2023
AP second-team All-Pro
2018, 2022
PFF second-team All-Pro
2021, 2022
Dwight Stephenson Award
2019

Key Insights

  1. George Kittle
    TE
    vsDEN
    | Sun 8:25pm
    George Kittle headshot
    George Kittle poised to capitalize against DEN blitz
    Kittle ranks 1st among TE in yards per route run against the blitz and has an ideal matchup against DEN, which blitzes at the 7th highest rate in the NFL.
  2. George Kittle
    TE
    vsDEN
    | Sun 8:25pm
    George Kittle headshot
    George Kittle primed to be featured option against DEN blitz
    Kittle is targeted at the highest rate of any TE when the opposing defense blitzes. His opponent this week (DEN) blitzes at a high rate in the NFL, ranking 7th in blitz frequency on pass plays.

Week Matchup

player-headshot
G. Kittle
1
st
/78
Rec
VS
GREAT
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
Safety Coverage
22
nd
/32
Cov
10.8
VS
Linebacker Coverage
24
th
/32
Cov
9.5
VS
Cornerback Coverage
21
st
/32
Cov
9.1

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.6
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 TDS
SEA
WK 18
0 TDS
@PHI
WC
0 TDS
@LAR
WK 1
1 TDS
MIA
WK 2
2 TDS
ARI
WK 3
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Week Projections

Rankings
Projected points are noted based on PPR.
PROJ PTS
12.2
vs DEN Broncos WK 4
WEEKLY RANK
TE-3
vs DEN Broncos WK 4
PROJ REC YDS
56
vs DEN Broncos WK 4
PROJ TDS
0.4
vs DEN Broncos WK 4
PROJ REC
4.4
vs DEN Broncos WK 4
PROJ TGTS
5.6
vs DEN Broncos WK 4

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
80.4
AVG
5th/34 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
90.2
AVG
1st/34 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
16
13th/34 TEs
RECEPTIONS
12
11th/34 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
174
5th/34 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
3
1st/34 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
26
th
Pass Snaps
64
13
th
Targets
16
26
th
Routes Run
56
11
th
Receptions
12
5
th
Receiving Yards
174
1
st
Receiving Touchdowns
3
1
st
Drops
0
4
th
Yards Per Reception
14.5
8
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
6.2
10
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
123.4
3
rd
Average Depth of Target
9.5

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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