Kyle Pitts

Kyle Anthony Pitts is an American football tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida, where he was named a unanimous All-American and won the John Mackey Award in 2020, before transitioning to the NFL, where he’s been a genuine generational talent at the TE position.

Kyle Pitts’ Early Life and Background

Pitts originally attended Abington Senior High School before transferring to Archbishop Wood Catholic High School in 2016. He played TE and the defensive end for the team. Pitts also participated in 2018 Under Armour All-America Game before committing to the University of Florida.

Pitts played as a backup in his true freshman season for 11 games, finishing with three receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown. As a starter in 2019, Pitts finished with 54 receptions for 649 yards and 5 touchdowns. Pitts earned first-team All-SEC honors for his performance. In the COVID-19 afflicted 2020 season, Pitts scored 12 touchdowns while gaining 770 yards on 43 receptions. He was named a unanimous All-American and won the John Mackey Award as the most outstanding TE in college football.

Who Drafted Kyle Pitts?

Pitts was selected in the first round with the fourth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2021 NFL Draft, making him the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history.

Kyle Pitts’ NFL Journey

After one of the most impactful rookie seasons in league history, Kyle Pitts has firmly solidified himself as one of the best Tight Ends in the league already. After becoming the highest-drafted TE in NFL history, a spectacular rookie season where he surpassed 1,000 receiving yards and made the Pro Bowl seems like it is just the beginning for the young Pennsylvania native. After a major setback in his sophomore season, Pitts tore his MCL, putting him out of action for the season, Pitts will be looking to return and continue his spectacular play in the 2023 season.

Kyle Pitts teams

Atlanta Falcons (2021 - Present)

Falcons put immense pressure on a rookie Pitts, after selecting him with the highest draft pick for a tight end in NFL history, and somehow, he delivered. He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $32.9 million, on June 29, 2021. After strong showings to start the season, Pitts set the Falcons’ franchise record for receiving yards in a single by a tight end with 163 in week 7. After a string of strong performances, Pitts surpassed Tony Gonzalez for the Falcon’s franchise record for the most receiving yards in a single season by a tight end in week 16. In Week 17, Pitts became just the second rookie tight end in NFL history to surpass 1,000 receiving yards. Pitts finished the season with 68 receptions for 1,026 yards and a touchdown and was selected to the Pro Bowl for his immaculate performance, while obviously being named to the All-Rookie Team. He was the first rookie TE to make the Pro Bowl since Jeremy Shockey in 2002. On November 30, 2022, Pitts was ruled out for the remainder of the season after having surgery to repair the MCL in his right knee.

Kyle Pitts Awards and Honours

Kyle Pitts Net Worth

Kyle is estimated to have a net worth of about $4 million, largely thanks to his four-year rookie contract with the Falcons worth $33 million. His net worth number is one that is expected to exponentially grow as the young tight end has just started his career and is already a household name.

Kyle Pitts family

Kyle Pitts was born to Kelly and Theresa Pitts (Father and Mother). Kyle has never revealed his parents’ occupation. He has never mentioned his siblings. While he initially tried to hide it, rumors circulated about his romantic attachment to Alyric Warrick, and it has since been confirmed that the two are indeed dating.

Popularly Asked Questions

What is the net worth of Kyle Pitts?

Kyle Pitts’s total net worth is around $4 Million.

What is the age of Kyle Pitts?

Currently, Kyle Pitts is 22 years old (6 October 2000).

What is the Salary of Kyle Pitts?

Kyle Pitts earns an estimated salary of $8 million per year.

What is the Height of Kyle Pitts?

Kyle Pitts is 1.98 m tall.

What is the name of Kyle Pitts’s Girlfriend?

Kyle Pitts is currently in a relationship with Alyric Warrick.

When was Kyle Pitts drafted?

Pitts was drafted with the fourth pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.