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Tre' McKitty
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McKitty at Florida State in 2019
No. 87 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1999-01-12) January 12, 1999 (age 25)
Wesley Chapel, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
College:Florida State (2017–2019)
Georgia (2020)
NFL draft:2021 / round: 3 / pick: 97
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:16
Receiving yards:117
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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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] He is of Jamaican descent.[4]

College career

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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.[5] As a sophomore, he caught 26 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns.[6] McKitty finished his junior season with 23 receptions for 241 yards and graduated a year early. Following the season, he entered the transfer portal.[7]

McKitty joined the Georgia Bulldogs and was eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer.[8] 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.[9][10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄4 in
(1.94 m) 		246 lb
(112 kg) 		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m) 		10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		 4.70 s 1.65 s 2.81 s 4.34 s 7.38 s 30.0 in
(0.76 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 23 reps
All values from Pro Day[11][12][13]

Los Angeles Chargers

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McKitty was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 3rd round, 97th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[14] McKitty signed his four-year rookie contract with the Chargers on July 27, 2021.[15]

McKitty was released on October 31, 2023.[16]

Buffalo Bills

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On November 7, 2023, McKitty was signed by the Buffalo Bills to their practice squad.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[18]

McKitty was released by the Bills as part of final roster cuts on August 27, 2024.[19]

Cleveland Browns

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On December 11, 2024, the Cleveland Browns signed McKitty to their practice squad.[20]

References

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  1. ^ Weiss, Kevin (September 15, 2020). "Hometown kids to watch in college football". The Laker/Lutz News. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. ^ Champlin, Drew (July 11, 2016). "Tight end Tre' McKitty commits to Oregon over Auburn at The Opening". AL.com. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  3. ^ Nemec, Andrew (December 16, 2016). "Tre McKitty, nation's most offered TE, flips from Oregon Ducks to Florida State Seminoles". The Oregonian. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "NFL players with Caribbean roots to sport native flag on helmet | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News.
  5. ^ Wright, Katherine (September 25, 2018). "Florida State tight end Tre' McKitty emerges as strong receiving option". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  6. ^ Baker, Matt (January 9, 2020). "Wesley Chapel native, FSU tight end Tre' McKitty entering transfer portal". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  7. ^ Torres, Luis (January 9, 2020). "FSU tight end Tre' McKitty announces he's leaving Seminoles". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  8. ^ Paschall, David (January 13, 2020). "Tight end Tre' McKitty joining Georgia as a graduate transfer". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  9. ^ Towers, Chip (October 12, 2020). "TE Tre' McKitty quickly assumes major role for No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  10. ^ Butt, Jason (February 2, 2021). "Tre' McKitty raises stock during strong Senior Bowl week". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "Tre' McKitty Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Tre McKitty College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "Tre McKitty – TE – Georgia – 2021 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  14. ^ Hayre, Chris (April 30, 2021). "Chargers Draft Georgia TE Tre' McKitty With 97th Pick". Chargers.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  15. ^ Alper, Josh (July 27, 2021). "Chargers sign Tre' McKitty to wrap up draft class". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  16. ^ "Chargers waive TE Tre' McKitty". Bolts from the Blue. SB Nation. October 31, 2023.
  17. ^ White, Alec (November 7, 2023). "Bills sign two players to the practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  18. ^ White, Alec (January 22, 2024). "Bills sign 11 players to Reserve/Futures contracts". BuffaloBills.com.
  19. ^ White, Alec (August 27, 2024). "Buffalo Bills made these moves to get to initial 53-man roster | 2024". BuffaloBills.com.
  20. ^ "Browns designate DT Mike Hall Jr. for return to practice". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 11, 2024.
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