Who is George Kittle's father, Bruce Kittle? Exploring details about the 49ers star's family

George Kittle and his father, Bruce Kittle, share a tight bond beyond the gridiron. The duo regularly hang out during the off-season and are frequent attendees of Tight End University.

Before next season starts, let's put the spotlight on Bruce Kittle, the father of one of the NFL's best tight ends today.

Who is Bruce Kittle?

Bruce Kittle is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he represented the school's football team. Kittle was co-captain of the 1981 Big Ten Championship-winning Iowa squad and later earned his B.B.A. in 1983.

Bruce Kittle remained in Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law with high distinction in 1989. He was also a member of the Order of the Coif.

Upon graduating from Iowa, Kittle became a football coach at the school and later at the University of Oklahoma. Currently, Bruce Kittle serves as the criminal defense attorney at Petrzelka and Breitbach in Cedar Rapids.

Bruce Kittle is married to Jan Krieger

Bruce Kittle and Jan Krieger have been married for almost four decades now and have two children, George Kittle and Emma Kittle.

George Kittle is the starting tight end of the San Francisco 49ers. He is one of the best tight ends of his generation, and he is a key part of Kyle Shanahan's offense.

George Kittle has earned four All-Pro nods and five Pro Bowl selections and is the primary target for Brock Purdy. Kittle is widely considered one of the finest blocking tight ends in the league, with his work on the defensive end getting a lot of praise from fans and fellow players. He'll aim to help the San Francisco 49ers have another deep postseason run in 2024.

Emma Kittle is a yoga instructor and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where she played volleyball. According to her website, she has taught D1 volleyball, football, golf, softball, and baseball players the art of yoga. She has also designed programs for players entering the National Football League Combine and veteran NFL players looking to enhance and lengthen their careers.