After 49ers practice on Wednesday in Santa Clara, Calif., Kittle showed up to his media availability in the locker room wearing quarterback Brock Purdy's collegiate helmet from his days at Iowa State.

George Kittle took on the role of the Mandalorian, complete with full black armor, a shiny T-shaped visor on his helmet, and a chest plate. He even had a cape draped over one shoulder and held the ...

The George Kittle who arrived at 49ers headquarters along with ... He also had close-cropped hair, ... He dramatically whips his head back to get it out of his face before putting on his helmet.

Since the Cyclones won last weekend's in-state rivalry game, 20-19, Kittle had to wear Purdy's college helmet. #49ers TE George Kittle paying the price for losing a bet with Brock Purdy on the ...

Wearing an Iowa State helmet sure seemed to hurt Kittle — figuratively and literally, as he said Purdy's helmet was small for him. The Cyclones overcame a 13-0 halftime deficit at Kinnick Stadium.

49ers TE and Iowa alum George Kittle donned an Iowa State helmet after losing a wager on Saturday's rivalry game to QB Brock Purdy, an Iowa State alum.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle paid a steep price after his alma mater lost to Iowa State in their annual rivalry game. The former Iowa star donned a Cyclones helmet to pay off a bet ...

After 49ers practice on Wednesday in Santa Clara, Calif., Kittle showed up to his media availability in the locker room wearing quarterback Brock Purdy's collegiate helmet from his days at Iowa State.

49ers TE and Iowa alum George Kittle donned an Iowa State helmet after losing a wager on Saturday's rivalry game to QB Brock Purdy, an Iowa State alum.