Claire Kittle, wife of San Francisco 49ers All-Pro tight end George Kittle, has taken the NFL community by storm with her stunning feature on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s digital cover for February. The photoshoot, part of SI Swimsuit’s “New Era of NFL WAGs” spotlight, showcased Claire alongside Normani, Haley Cavinder, Christen Goff, Ronika Love, and Brittany Mahomes, celebrating the rising influence of NFL partners.
Well before George Kittle became one of the league’s most dominant tight ends, the couple met at the University of Iowa—he as a star wide receiver (later converted to tight end) for the Hawkeyes football team, and she as a standout on the women’s basketball squad. The two tied the knot in Nashville in April 2021, and Claire has since built her own impressive profile beyond being an NFL wife.
@SI_SwimsuitGrace, strength, and undeniable game. Claire Kittle makes her SI Swimsuit debut as a February 2026 Digital Cover Model. George Kittle
@SI_Swimsuit Grace, strength, and undeniable game. Claire Kittle makes her SI Swimsuit debut as a February 2026 Digital Cover Model.
Claire Kittle’s photoshoot with SI Swimsuit was met with overwhelming positivity, flooding her social media with glowing comments from fans, fellow WAGs, athletes, and media personalities:
Christen Goff: “A star!!!!!!!! Obsessed with you”
WNBA star Cameron Brink: “You’re unreal. So amazing!”
NFL sideline reporter Melanie Collins: “Go Claire”
Fan comment: “Love you, Claire!! You absolutely went for it and I couldn’t be happier for you”
Another fan: “Queen”
The viral reaction underscores Claire Kittle’s growing star power and the public’s embrace of her confident, multifaceted persona.
Claire Kittle’s Entrepreneurial Side: Podcast and HOSS Tailgate Tour Founder
Beyond modeling, Claire Kittle has carved out her own path in the sports world. She hosts the podcast Kittle Things and founded HOSS (House of Sport and Sisterhood), an initiative dedicated to bringing women together at football games.
“What I’m most proud of is that I started a brand called ‘HOSS,’ which stands for ‘The House of Sport and Sisterhood,’” Claire told SI Swimsuit. “And with that, I traveled around to a couple of different football games, hosted tailgates and brought women together to meet and hang out, share stories, contact info, make friends and then go to the game together.”
Her work promoting community, empowerment, and fun among female sports fans has resonated widely, adding depth to her public image.
Grace, strength, and undeniable game. Claire Kittle makes her SI Swimsuit debut as a February 2026 Digital Cover Model.
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George Kittle and Claire Kittle: A Power Couple in the NFL Spotlight
While the San Francisco 49ers fell short of the Super Bowl this past season, Claire Kittle’s SI Swimsuit feature kept the Kittle name trending heading into the big game. George Kittle remains one of the NFL’s most electric tight ends, known for his blocking, receiving, and infectious energy—qualities mirrored in Claire’s own dynamic presence.
It’s unclear whether Claire will appear in the 2026 SI Swimsuit edition, with official announcements expected in May. Regardless, her digital cover debut has solidified her as a rising figure in the NFL and sports media landscape.
Stay tuned for more on Claire Kittle, George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers updates, SI Swimsuit features, and the latest NFL WAG news.
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