The San Francisco 49ers are at the top of the NFC West through nine weeks and are fighting to be atop the conference. Tight end George Kittle is a key reason why and has been for years.
The former Iowa Hawkeye has 32 receptions for 443 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. In his career with San Francisco, he has 427 receptions for 5,697 yards and 34 touchdowns.
Since being drafted in 2017, a lot in his life has changed. He even got married to his wife, Claire Kittle. Who is she?
Who Is George Kittle’s Wife, Claire Kittle?
Claire Kittle, formerly known as Claire Till, was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa from 2012-2016, where Kittle attended for the same span.
During their time at Iowa, she competed for the Hawkeyes’ women’s basketball team while Kittle played for the football team. This is how they met.
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Kittle was drafted by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The two continued their relationship until getting engaged in 2018 and tying the knot a year later.
Kittle shared a nugget about his proposal with NFL Films. He had convinced Claire they were headed to a photo shoot for team couples. Instead, it was a fake photo shoot — where he then proposed.
George Kittle talking about how his plan to propose to his girlfriend got complicated when he sprained his MCL in a game the day before he was set to ask her
He was sitting on his bad knee for 30 seconds waiting for her to turn around 💀
(🎥: @NFLFilms) pic.twitter.com/C5QRulxfwm
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) November 8, 2023
The best part is that Kittle shared that he had sprained his MCL in the game before the proposal. That made getting on his knee a little tougher. Ultimately, he ended up sitting on his bad knee for over 30 seconds waiting for her to turn around.
Since graduating from Iowa, Claire has gone on to open a fitness company, Claire Till Fitness. Her LinkedIn lists her as a “Health & Wellness Specialist.” She is also active on social media.
For Kittle, he has gone on to dominate the sport. He has been named a Pro Bowler four times and an All-Pro once, earning the title in 2019.
The final hurdle for Kittle? To win a Super Bowl. The 49ers play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10, where they look to end a three-game losing streak.
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