Tucker Kraft: College Stats, Highlights & NFL Draft Profile
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 |
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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 |