Fresh off the success of Quarterback last summer, the documentary series chronicling the in-season NFL life of superstars like Patrick Mahomes, Netflix is officially running it back.
This time, though, the streaming giant will highlight another pro football position: Receivers, especially of the star variety.
On Thursday, Netflix revealed a dramatic trailer for Receiver, an in-depth inside look at the on and off-field dynamics for top football playmakers dropping this July 10. And while there are familiar names like the Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson and Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown featured, for some reason, George Kittle — a tight end — is also involved.
I mean, I guess Kittle technically catches passes, as he explains in the video, so he qualifies as a “receiver.” Still, he’s also a 6-foot-4, 250-pound tight end who is probably an in-line blocking behemoth first and foremost. So, what are we doing here?
Ah, whatever, he’s in the show, and there’s a lot of 49ers talk as they make a run to Super Bowl 58:
Catch every moment.
From the creators of Quarterback, RECEIVER arrives July 10. pic.twitter.com/DLkoEGcXyS
— Netflix (@netflix) June 13, 2024
For posterity, the five players featured in Receiver will be:
- Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
- Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders
- Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers
- George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
If this is even halfway as good as Quarterback — which gave us a lot of terrific behind-the-scenes moments — then look for Receiver to be an absolute gem.
Featured image courtesy of Netflix