Quick Info
| Profession | American football tight end |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Timber Lake, South Dakota, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Tucker Kraft
29/10/2026
Kraft scored a touchdown in the first quarter of the Packers' Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. He finished with six targets for 53 receiving yards and a touchdown as Green Bay won 27-19, and the performance was his second end-zone visit in seven games that season.
01/09/2026
Kraft agreed a four-year, $75 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers just over 24 hours before the 2026 season opener. The deal made him the NFL's third-highest-paid tight end on a per-year basis, reflecting his progression before the 2025 ACL injury.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Tucker John Kraft is a professional American football tight end who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was selected by Green Bay in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. |
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| Playing Status | Active roster member as of November 2026. He is back on the field in the 2026 season after recovering from a torn ACL suffered in 2025. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
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| Weight | 259 lb (117 kg) |
| Jersey Number | 85 |
| Position | Tight End |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Timber Lake High School, Timber Lake, South Dakota |
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| College | South Dakota State University (Jackrabbits) |
Career
| Draft | 2023 NFL Draft, third round, 78th overall, Green Bay Packers |
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| Team | Green Bay Packers |
| Rookie Season Highlights | Recorded 355 receiving yards and 31 receptions as a rookie, ranking among the top tight end rookie totals in Packers history |
| 2025 Season | Suffered a torn ACL in Week 9 of the 2025 season, on November 2, 2025 |
| Contract | Agreed to a four-year contract extension reported at $75 million, worth up to $92 million, including a $26.5 million signing bonus, as reported by CBS Sports citing ESPN. The extension was finalised in 2026, shortly before the 2026 season opener, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid tight ends. |
| 2026 Season | Returned from the ACL injury and is again a regular contributor in the Packers' passing game, with multiple 50-plus-yard receiving performances this season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In high school he played running back, middle linebacker, and punter. | |
| 2. He was named the starting tight end for the Packers' 2024 season after an injury to Luke Musgrave. | |
| 3. In Week 14 to Week 17 of the 2023 season, he became the first Green Bay tight end since the 1970 merger to post four or more receptions and 45 or more receiving yards in four straight games. | |
| 4. He averaged 9.1 yards after catch per reception in 2025, the most among tight ends in the last 15 seasons with a minimum of 100 catches. |
