George Kittle is getting paid.The former Hawkeye great has become one of the NFL's best tight ends over his eight-year pro career. He'll continue playing with the only team he's ever known — the San Francisco 49ers — for the next few years.Video above, from the archives: Iowa freshman tight end George Kittle signs autographs during Hawkeyes Kids DayKittle signed a four-year extension worth up to $76.4 million (with $40 million guaranteed). The news was announced by sports podcast Bussin' With The Boys.Kittle, drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft after his collegiate career at Iowa, has been named to six Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams. The 49ers have played in two Super Bowls since Kittle joined the squad.Kittle's new contract makes him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.Kittle isn't the only 49ers player with Iowa ties in line for a big contract extension. Former Iowa State star Brock Purdy is eligible for an extension and could be in line for a big payday soon.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
SAN FRANCISCO — George Kittle is getting paid.
The former Hawkeye great has become one of the NFL's best tight ends over his eight-year pro career. He'll continue playing with the only team he's ever known — the San Francisco 49ers — for the next few years.
Video above, from the archives: Iowa freshman tight end George Kittle signs autographs during Hawkeyes Kids Day
Kittle signed a four-year extension worth up to $76.4 million (with $40 million guaranteed). The news was announced by sports podcast .
Kittle, drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft after his collegiate career at Iowa, has been named to six Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams. The 49ers have played in two Super Bowls since Kittle joined the squad.
Kittle's new contract makes him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
Kittle isn't the only 49ers player with Iowa ties in line for a big contract extension. Former Iowa State star Brock Purdy is eligible for an extension and could be in line for a big payday soon.
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