George Kittle, who was used primarily as a blocker during his college career at Iowa, has quickly turned into one of the NFL’s top playmakers at tight end.
On Dec. 9, Kittle set the 49ers’ all-time single-season record for receiving yards from a tight end. He has 79 catches for 1,228 yards entering Sunday’s season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Eric Johnson holds the club record for receptions from a tight end with 82 in a single season.
Kittle, a second-year player, was named last week to the NFC Pro Bowl team.