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George Kittle

TE

George Kittle came into the league as a 5th-round selection (146th overall) in 2017, drafted out of Iowa. Now with SF, he's in his 10th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top TEs in football last season, scoring a 96.9 (100th percentile). YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 621 catches for 8,345 yards and 57 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 250#

College

Iowa

Draft

Rd 5, 146th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
79.9

96th percentile among TEs

6 games · 36 targets

Role×0.14+1.90
Hands×0.1+0.56
Volume×0.12+1.82
Total EPA×0.22+1.77
EPA/target×0.3+0.91
Yards/target×0.12+2.52

Week 1 projection · @ LAR

Methodology
Rec4.5 (2–7)47% 4.5+
Rec4.5 (2–7)47% 4.5+
Rec4.5 (2–7)47% 4.5+
Rec4.5 (2–7)47% 4.5+
Rec4.5 (2–7)47% 4.5+
Rec4.5 (2–7)47% 4.5+
Rec4.5 (2–7)47% 4.5+
Rec yds41.6 (9.6–73.5)52% 40.5+
Rec yds41.6 (9.6–73.5)52% 40.5+
Rec yds41.6 (9.6–73.5)52% 40.5+
Rec yds41.6 (9.6–73.5)52% 40.5+
Rec yds41.6 (9.6–73.5)52% 40.5+
Rec yds41.6 (9.6–73.5)52% 40.5+
Rec yds41.6 (9.6–73.5)52% 40.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)37% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)37% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)37% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)37% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)37% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)37% 0.5+
Rec TD0.5 (0–1)37% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed90▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst89▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size34▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands54▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat94▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability97▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share97▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share95▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency89▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume94▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026SF79.96263375
2025SF96.911-3576287
2024SF99157811068
2023SF991626510206
2022SF94.8156076511
2021SF84.31420719106
2020SF91.9817486342
2019SF9914228510535
2018SF9916108813775
2017SF63.215435152

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, George Kittle has played in 130 regular-season games, all with SF.

He has rushed for 68 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 621 passes for 8,345 yards and 57 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2018 with SF: 1,377 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
19
4.8/g
301
75/g
5
Away2
7
3.5/g
36
18/g
0
In division3
13
4.3/g
118
39/g
2
Out of division3
13
4.3/g
219
73/g
3
In wins6
26
4.3/g
337
56/g
5
On grass4
16
4.0/g
244
61/g
4
On turf2
10
5.0/g
93
47/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
12
12/g
0
Outdoors5
24
4.8/g
325
65/g
5

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD19.8
Week 2MIA4 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD84.8
Week 3ARI6 rec, 82 yds, 2 TD99
Week 4DEN4 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD73.8
Week 5SEA5 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD39.4
Week 6WAS5 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD64.2

George Kittle — common questions

What position does George Kittle play?
George Kittle is listed as a TE.
Which teams has George Kittle played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), George Kittle has played for SF (2017–2026).
Where did George Kittle go to college?
George Kittle played college football at Iowa.
When was George Kittle drafted?
George Kittle was selected in round 5, 146th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has George Kittle scored?
George Kittle has 57 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (57 receiving).
What is George Kittle's ScoutIndex Rating?
George Kittle rated 79.9 for 2026, the 96th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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