- Nearly missed out on Iowa — Kittle had one offer from Weber State until several Iowa recruits de‑committed and his dad’s connection to coach Kirk Ferentz opened the door.
- Turned into a standout Hawkeye, was drafted by the 49ers in 2016 and has built a 10‑year, top‑10 tight end career in receptions and yards.
- Still a proud Iowa guy — met his wife on campus, runs the Kittle Foundation supporting the children’s hospital at Kinnick, and keeps the fun fandom alive (pumpkin‑smashing predictions, bets with Brock Purdy).
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