Tre' McKitty explained

Tre' McKitty
Current Team:Buffalo Bills
Number:83
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:12 January 1999
Birth Place:Wesley Chapel, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:246
College:Florida State (2017–2019)
Georgia (2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:3
Draftpick:97
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:16
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:117
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:M/McKiTr00

Tre' Roosevelt McKitty (born January 12, 1999) is an American professional football tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and Florida State.

Early years

McKitty grew up in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He attended Wesley Chapel High School before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida after his freshman year.[1] As a senior, McKitty caught 25 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns. He initially committed to play college football at Oregon over an offer from Auburn.[2] McKitty eventually decommitted from Oregon and committed to play at Florida State.[3]

College career

McKitty was a member of the Florida State Seminoles for three seasons. McKitty played in 11 games with one reception for 23 yards during his freshman year.[4] As a sophomore, he caught 26 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns.[5] McKitty finished his junior season with 23 receptions for 241 yards and graduated a year early. Following the season, he entered the transfer portal.[6]

McKitty joined the Georgia Bulldogs and was eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer.[7] He became a starter for Georgia three games into the 2020 season and finished the year with six receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown.[8] [9]

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

McKitty was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 3rd round, 97th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[10] McKitty signed his four-year rookie contract with the Chargers on July 27, 2021.[11]

McKitty was released on October 31, 2023.[12]

Buffalo Bills

On November 7, 2023, McKitty was signed by the Buffalo Bills to their practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Weiss . Kevin . September 15, 2020 . Hometown kids to watch in college football . March 30, 2021 . The Laker/Lutz News.
  2. Web site: Champlin . Drew . July 11, 2016 . Tight end Tre' McKitty commits to Oregon over Auburn at The Opening . March 30, 2021 . AL.com.
  3. Web site: Nemec . Andrew . December 16, 2016 . Tre McKitty, nation's most offered TE, flips from Oregon Ducks to Florida State Seminoles . March 30, 2021 . The Oregonian.
  4. Web site: Wright . Katherine . September 25, 2018 . Florida State tight end Tre' McKitty emerges as strong receiving option . March 30, 2021 . Orlando Sentinel.
  5. Web site: Baker . Matt . January 9, 2020 . Wesley Chapel native, FSU tight end Tre' McKitty entering transfer portal . March 30, 2021 . Tampa Bay Times.
  6. Web site: Torres . Luis . January 9, 2020 . FSU tight end Tre' McKitty announces he's leaving Seminoles . March 30, 2021 . Orlando Sentinel.
  7. Web site: Paschall . David . January 13, 2020 . Tight end Tre' McKitty joining Georgia as a graduate transfer . March 30, 2021 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  8. Web site: Towers . Chip . October 12, 2020 . TE Tre' McKitty quickly assumes major role for No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs . March 30, 2021 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  9. Web site: Butt . Jason . February 2, 2021 . Tre' McKitty raises stock during strong Senior Bowl week . March 30, 2021 . Rivals.com.
  10. Web site: Hayre . Chris . April 30, 2021 . Chargers Draft Georgia TE Tre' McKitty With 97th Pick . May 24, 2023 . Chargers.com . en-US.
  11. Web site: Alper . Josh . July 27, 2021 . Chargers sign Tre' McKitty to wrap up draft class . May 24, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  12. Web site: October 31, 2023 . Chargers waive TE Tre’ McKitty . Bolts from the Blue . SB Nation.
  13. Web site: White . Alec . Bills sign two players to the practice squad . November 8, 2023 . BuffaloBills.com.
  14. Web site: White, Alec . January 22, 2024 . Bills sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts . BuffaloBills.com.