Tucker Kraft: College Stats, Highlights & NFL Draft Profile

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Tucker Kraft is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Dakota State.

Early Life and High School

Kraft attended Timber Lake High School in Timber Lake, South Dakota. He played eight-man football, basketball, and track. During his high school career, he had 104 receptions for 1,838 yards and 23 touchdowns. He was named All-State as a tight end and linebacker. Kraft was not highly recruited out of high school and committed to South Dakota State.

College Career

2020 Season

In 2020, Kraft played in all 8 games and recorded 23 receptions for 259 yards and 3 touchdowns. He earned All-MVFC Honorable Mention and MVFC All-Newcomer Team honors. — Geoff Keighley's Viral Tweet About Sid The Science Kid

2021 Season

In 2021, he had a breakout season, catching 65 passes for 773 yards and 6 touchdowns. Kraft was named first-team All-MVFC and a consensus All-American. He was also a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given to the most outstanding offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). — Nanna's Secret Cleaning Clay: The Ultimate Cleaning Hack

2022 Season

During the 2022 season, Kraft's stats included 27 receptions for 348 yards and 3 touchdowns. He suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for several games. Despite the injury, he was still named first-team All-MVFC for the second consecutive year.

NFL Draft

Kraft was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 78th overall pick. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com projected Kraft to be a "Day 2" selection, praising his combination of size, speed, and athleticism. Scouts also highlighted his blocking ability and potential as a receiving threat.

NFL Career

2023 Season

In 2023, Kraft played in all 17 games, recording 31 receptions for 355 yards and 2 touchdowns. — Mark Benton's Weight Loss Journey: How Did He Do It?

2024 Season

In 2024, During Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kraft had 4 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown.

College Statistics

Year School Class GP REC YDS AVG TD
2020 South Dakota State FR 8 23 259 11.3 3
2021 South Dakota State SO 15 65 773 11.9 6
2022 South Dakota State JR 8 27 348 12.9 3
Tot 31 115 1380 12.0 12