George Kittle shares history with Trent Williams before 49ers

George Kittle revealed on the "New Heights" podcast that he and Trent Williams first met as teenagers during the El Paso Sun Bowl, where Kittle was with his father, a college football coach. Both players later joined the San Francisco 49ers when Williams was traded to the team in 2020. Kittle recalled mentioning their earlier encounter as soon as they became teammates. The two have since become key contributors to the 49ers' offense under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Kittle and Williams continue their roles in the 2026 season, aiming for a Super Bowl return.

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