George Kittle is arguably the top all-around tight ends in the NFL, with some San Francisco 49ers numbers that prove it.
In 2024, he finished with 78 catches for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns despite a major down year for the team. ... and at age 31, the Kittle arrow remains pointing up.
But when that's done?
He has a retirement plan ... to move into a different "sport.''
Kittle's status as one of the most productive offensive players in the league is what helped him earn a four-year $76.4 million deal this offseason ... making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history.
But as he revealed on the "Bussin with the Boys" podcast, the length of that extension may be the final window of his career in the NFL.
“I don’t know, I think if I get to 35 and it hurts to put pants on in the morning, I think I’ll be like, ‘Ah, this isn’t that much fun anymore,’ and I’ll have a conversation with myself. But I’m feeling great right now.”
But when he doesn't feel great about getting beaten up in the NFL ...
He's thinking of throwing his hat into the ring ... in the ring of WWE.
“I haven’t daydreamed about it or anything like that, but I’m definitely aware that there are potential opportunities and doors that could be open.... I would love to do WWE. I think there’s definitely opportunity within that world.''
Yes, George is a fan of pro wrestling. And he is a character in his own right, so it is easy to envision the jump ...
“My only question mark with that is I so much love being a fan of WWE. I would only do WWE if I bought a ring and practiced my ass off for a long time so I wouldn’t look like an idiot out there,'' he said. "I’ve been in a WWE ring like three times. I don’t know what I’m doing out there. I have an understanding of how it works ..."
WWE stardom would be quite the retirement plan for Kittle.
Kittle often makes appearances at notable WWE events, so the transition from fan to wrestler would be quite the site, even if for occasional contests.
Oh, and yes, his wife Claire will get a vote here.
“Literally, (I'll play) until I don’t have fun anymore,” Kittle said. “Or if Claire looks at me and goes, ‘You kinda look like (expletive) out there, you should retire. I’ll be like, ‘All right.’
