George Kittle named to NFL Pro Bowl
In his second season, the San Francisco tight end earned Pro Bowl honors.
FILE – In this file photo Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates after his touchdown during the Iowa-North Texas game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)
December 18, 2018
Former Hawkeye George Kittle was named to the NFL Pro Bowl, the league announced on Tuesday.
Kittle, a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, has 72 receptions for 1,154 yards and 4 touchdowns. He had a career-high 210 receiving yards in the 49ers’ 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos on Dec. 9.
The Pro Bowl is slated for Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN/ABC.
