George Kittle has it all—highlight-reel hands, a record-smashing stat line, and a love story that belongs in a movie. In Week 17 of 2018, he stepped onto the field knowing he needed over 100 yards to break the single-season receiving record for a tight end. What did he do? Dropped a 210-yard bomb on the Rams, with a 43-yard touchdown catch that lit up the scoreboard and rewrote NFL history. Off the field, his biggest cheerleader was right there: Claire Kittle, the person whom Kittle met in 2012. Married to his college sweetheart, the tight end recently celebrated a very important day for him.

George Kittle might be known for punishing defenders on Sundays, but off the field? He’s still smitten more than a decade later. Even after five years of marriage, the 49ers’ tight end is clearly still head over cleats for his wife, Claire Kittle. In true gentleman’s fashion, George lit up social media to celebrate her 30th birthday, writing, “Stop the presses!! It is once again The Queen’s Birthday!! 🥳🥳” Fans expected touchdown highlights—what they got was a heartfelt tribute.

Claire, a personal training coach and fashion showstopper, turned heads in a red high-slit dress and slick ponytail. Diamonds sparkled from her earrings, bracelet, and rings. The glam look? Straight out of a red carpet playbook. And the fans? All in. George’s tribute racked up 26k likes in under an hour. But it wasn’t just about the look—it was the love. “Happy birthday to my lady, to my best friend and my partner for this wild life,” George wrote. “Thank you for going on adventures with me and encouraging me to be myself throughout it all.”

The tight end kept his message going like a fourth-quarter drive—emotional, honest, and clutch. “I truly do have so much fun with you at every moment! I pinch myself everyday because I still can’t believe you married me,” he added. “I’m going to really enjoy celebrating you today, tomorrow, and forever and ever.” No fumble in sight—just pure connection. It’s clear Claire isn’t just a supportive partner. She’s his anchor, his teammate, his No. 1 fan.

That love wasn’t the only highlight. As Claire dropped a game-winning request on Kittle. George also posted a birthday story —this one with serious end zone energy. The couple is spotted mid-field, confetti on the ground, locked in a passionate kiss. Claire reshared it on her Instagram story with a playful caption: “We’re gunna need another one of these moments.” Fans couldn’t get enough of their spark—and neither could they.

This isn’t their first viral lip-lock. The NFL power couple has built a reputation for passion, on and off the field. Claire’s always been on the sidelines, cheering loud and proud. And George? He plays the game with the same heart he puts into their marriage. Claire’s the MVP of his life.

George Kittle’s got his own hype “Queen”

George Kittle just signed another blockbuster—off the field and in his heart. The 49ers’ tight end locked in a four-year, $76.4 million extension, and his biggest fan, Claire Kittle, couldn’t hold back her pride. “Beyond proud of you @gkittle you’ve manifested this ❤️,” she posted on Instagram, alongside snapshots from the signing. One photo showed the couple kissing in front of a screen that read “Locked in.” Claire doubled down on the love with her story post: “4 more baby” and “Locked & loaded.” This wasn’t just a celebration of the contract extension of a celebrated athlete. It was a true hallmark of a supportive partner.

Back at home, the touchdown party kept rolling. Claire caught George mid-celebration, dancing through their living room surrounded by 49ers balloons—courtesy of local event team Parties and Petals. Her caption said it all: “The Peoples TE is back again!” And yes, he’s staying right where he belongs—San Francisco. It’s the city that made him a fan favorite, a Pro Bowler, and a locker room cornerstone. The new contract extension follows weeks of swirling offseason talk. The Athletic suggested his absence from voluntary workouts hinted at a contract standoff. George wasn’t having it. He let the numbers do the talking. Now 31, Kittle is locked in $35 million at signing, with another $5 million waiting in 2027. And that $40 million guaranteed? A mic drop for the rumor mill.

The money tells a story of its own. His 2025 salary cap hit was set to skyrocket to $22,085,000—almost $10 million more than his career high. This extension softens that blow. But more than cap relief, it’s a loyalty statement. It shows Kittle’s not just hunting checks. He’s chasing something bigger. “My goal is to wear the red and gold my entire career,” he told ESPN. That’s legacy talk—not just lip service.

From a fifth-round flyer to the face of a franchise, Kittle’s climb hasn’t slowed. What’s stayed the same? That relentless fire. On Bussin’ With The Boys, he told Will Compton and Taylor Lewan he’s playing “until the wheels fall off.” With Claire’s unwavering support, his daily grind, and that red-and-gold heartbeat, Kittle’s not going anywhere. The People’s TE is locked in—and so is his legacy.