San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is an established NFL star. Now, he has a beer named after him. Bud Light is an official sponsor of Kittle's Tight End University, which kicked off this week. The beer company announced its commitment to the position as it becomes the "Official Beer Sponsor of Tight Ends."
The deal was announced at the start of Tight End University, the three-day gathering of NFL tight ends in Tennessee. The event is in its second year. Kittle shared the sponsorship news on Instagram, showing off a custom can of "Kittle Light."
Kittle is entering his sixth NFL season. He recorded 71 receptions for 910 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in 2021, bringing his career total to 335 receptions for 4,489 yards and 20 trips into the end zone over five NFL seasons.
Kittle is a first-team All-Pro (2019) and three-time Pro Bowl selection (2018-19, 2021).
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