George Kittle

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/george-kittle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was George Kittle born?October 9, 1993
2. Where was George Kittle born?Madison, Wisconsin
3. What is the college?University of Iowa
4. What is the career receiving yards (as of end of 2023 season)?5,904 yards
5. Who is George Kittle?George Kittle is a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers. He is known for catching passes like a superhero and blocking like a lineman.
6. How did George Kittle become a star?He played college football at the University of Iowa, was drafted in the fifth round in 2017, and then grew into an All-Pro tight end.

Tight End: An offensive football player positioned between an offensive tackle and an end, eligible for both blocking and receiving plays.
NFL Draft: The annual process by which National Football League teams select eligible college football players.
Yards After Catch (YAC): The number of yards a receiver gains after successfully catching a forward pass.
All-Pro: A designation given to the best players at each position in the NFL for a given season, selected by major sports news outlets.