San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle has been making the most out of the NFL offseason. The Niners had a forgettable campaign, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing out on the playoffs for the first time in four years.

While it is easy to get swept in the 49ers' quarterback contract discussion, George Kittle's future might be a more pressing topic.

The award is part of the NFL and USAA’s year-round commitment to recognize and honor the military and veteran community.

The NFL and USAA, announced San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, alongside Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox, as finalists for the 14th annual Salute to Service Award.

NFL Communications provided the following information. The NFL and USAA, an official NFL Salute to Service partner, announced Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox as finalists for the 14th annual Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.