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Tre' McKitty
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McKitty at Florida State in 2019
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)
Position:Tight end
NFL draft:2021 / round: 3 / pick: 97
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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 who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia and Florida State.

Early years

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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]

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.
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