49ers’ George Kittle Leads NFL in Eye-Opening Statistic San Francisco 49ers tight end and Iowa Hawkeyes legend George Kittle continues his dominance in the NFL. Ben Cooper | 6 Minutes Ago Jun 10, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) works out with his teammates during an OTA at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images In this story: Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Hawkeyes legend and San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle continues to prove that he’s one of the best players and offensive weapons in the NFL. Kittle leads the league with 11.6 yards per target and is the only tight end to average 10+ yards