Who is Kyle Pitts? Check Age, Stats, Net Worth, Bio and More

Kyle Pitts is an American football player who plays as a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. He gained recognition for his exceptional college career.

by Aishwarya R

Updated Sep 30, 2024

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Who is Kyle Pitts? Check Age, Stats, Net Worth, Bio and More
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Who is Kyle Pitts?

Kyle Pitts is an American football player who plays as a tight end for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. He played college football for the Florida Gators and was named an All-American in 2020.

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Pitts won the John Mackey Award that year, given to the best tight end in college football. In 2021, he was picked 4th overall in the NFL Draft, the highest for a tight end. As a rookie, he was selected for the Pro Bowl, the first in 20 years at his position.

Name

Kyle Pitts

Gender

Male

Profession

American Football Player

Date of Birth

October 6, 2000

Place of Birth

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Age

23 years old (as of 2024)

Nationality

American

Parents

Kelly and Theresa Pitts

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Kyle Pitts Career

Kyle Pitts first went to Abington Senior High School in Pennsylvania, then transferred to Archbishop Wood Catholic High School in 2016. He played as a tight end and defensive end on the football team. Pitts also took part in the 2018 Under Armour All-America Game. He later committed to play college football at the University of Florida.

In 2018, Kyle Pitts played 11 games as a backup at Florida, finishing with 3 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. In 2019, he became the starting tight end, playing all 13 games with 54 catches for 649 yards and 5 touchdowns, earning First-team All-SEC honors. In the shortened 2020 season, Pitts had 43 catches for 770 yards and 12 touchdowns in 8 games. He was named a unanimous All-American and won the John Mackey Award.

Kyle Pitts was picked 4th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021 NFL Draft, the highest for a tight end. In his rookie season, he caught his first touchdown against the New York Jets and set a Falcons record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in a game. Pitts also broke Tony Gonzalez's Falcons record for most receiving yards in a season by a tight end. He finished the year with 1,026 yards and was named to the Pro Bowl and All-Rookie Team.

In Week 3 of 2022, Kyle Pitts had 5 catches for 87 yards in a win over the Seahawks. He later suffered a knee injury and was ruled out for the season after surgery. He finished the 2022 season with 28 catches for 356 yards and 2 touchdowns. In 2023, Pitts had 53 catches for 667 yards and 3 touchdowns, and the Falcons picked up his contract option for 2024.

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Kyle Pitts Family

Kyle Pitts' parents are Kelly and Theresa Pitts. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents have always been supportive of him, especially his mother, Theresa, who has been one of his biggest fans. His father, Kelly, noticed Kyle's athletic talent early on and encouraged him to pursue football.

There isn’t much information about their careers or whether Kyle has any siblings. Kyle attended schools in Pennsylvania and went on to have a successful college football career before joining the NFL.

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Kyle Pitts Net Worth

Kyle Pitts Net Worth is $4 million. He earns primarily from his NFL contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including his rookie deal worth $32.9 million over four years. He also makes money through endorsement deals with brands. Additionally, Pitts may earn from appearances and sponsorships related to his athletic career.

Kyle Pitts Age

Kyle Pitts was born on October 6, 2000, making him 23 years old as of 2024. He began his NFL career after being drafted in 2021. Pitts has already made significant achievements in his early 20s as a standout tight end for the Atlanta Falcons.

Kyle Pitts Stats

Game Stats

Date Opponent REC YDS AVG LNG TD
29 Sept Saints 0 0 0.0 - 0
23 Sept Chiefs 2 59 29.5 50 0
17 Sept Eagles 3 20 6.7 11 0
8 Sept Steelers 3 26 8.7 12 1
Regular Season Total   8 105 13.1 50 1

Career Stats

Year Team REC YDS AVG LNG TD
2024 Falcons 8 105 13.1 50 1
2023 Falcons 53 667 12.6 39 3
2022 Falcons 28 356 12.7 33 2
2021 Falcons 68 1,026 15.1 61 1
Career Total   157 2,154 13.7 61 7
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