George Kittle Secures Spot in Nfl's Top 100 Players for 2026

WHO:

49ers.com - Huw Davies, named the San Francisco 49ers 2024 International Fan of the Year, has been a fan for over 30 years.

49ers.com - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle

49ers.com - Huw Davies, named the San Francisco 49ers 2024 International Fan of the Year

WHAT:

49ers.com - The San Francisco 49ers are set to open the 2026 NFL season in Melbourne, marking the first-ever regular season game in Australia.

49ers.com - George Kittle earned the No. 46 spot on NFL Network's annual "Top 100 Players" list for 2026.

49ers.com - Kittle recorded 57 receptions for 628 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2025 season.

49ers.com - Over his nine-year career, Kittle has achieved seven Pro Bowl selections and five Associated Press All-Pro honors, including two First-Team selections.

49ers.com - Kittle has totaled 595 receptions for 8,008 yards and 52 touchdowns in his career.

Heavy NFL - Kittle ranked No. 31 on last year's Top 100 list.

WHERE:

49ers.com - San Francisco, California

WHEN:

49ers.com - The "Top 100 Players of 2026" is being revealed from June 22 to August 21, with the Top 10 players unveiled from August 24 to September 4.

WHY:

49ers.com - Huw Davies' journey as a fan began with a 49ers hat gifted by his father, leading to a lifelong commitment to the team and the growth of NFL fandom in Australia.

49ers.com - The "Top 100 Players" list is determined by current NFL players voting on their peers based on their performance from the previous year.

HOW:

49ers.com - Davies organized watch parties at local pubs and ensured 49ers games were shown at his fire station in Melbourne to build a community of NFL fans.

49ers.com - The "Top 100 Players" is a video series produced by NFL Films, highlighting elite talents in the league.

Huw Davies has been named the San Francisco 49ers 2024 International Fan of the Year, celebrating over 30 years of dedication to the team that started with a special hat from his father. The 49ers are gearing up to make history by opening the 2026 NFL season in Melbourne, which will be the first-ever regular season game played in Australia. Davies has actively fostered NFL fandom in his community by organizing watch parties at local pubs and ensuring games are shown at his fire station, bringing fans together to share their love for the sport.