NFL 2026
TK #85

Tucker Kraft

Tight End · South Dakota State

Packers TE who was on a 13-TD pace before a Week 9 ACL tear ended his 2025 breakout.

Tucker Kraft was cementing himself as an elite tight end before tearing his ACL in Week 9. Across his eight games he caught 32 passes for 489 yards and 6 TDs on 44 targets, including a 7-catch, 143-yard, 2-TD performance against Pittsburgh in Week 8 where he averaged 10.8 yards after the catch per reception (best at the position).

On 13-TD pace in 2025 before injury
NFL TE YAC per reception leader (10.8, 2025)
2024 Pro Bowl alternate
South Dakota State FCS product

Path to the league

South Dakota State FCS product taken 78th overall by Green Bay in 2023. Took over as the Packers' starting TE in his rookie year. Named a Pro Bowl alternate in 2024.

2025 season

32 catches, 489 yards, 6 TDs in 8 games before the ACL tear in Week 9. On pace for 68 catches, 1,039 yards and 13 TDs over a full season. Led all tight ends in YAC per reception (10.8). Recovery puts him on track for a 2026 Week 1 return.

Sources

  • Wikipedia: Tucker Kraft
  • Sports Illustrated: Packers 2025 TE report card
  • Heavy: Kraft top TE despite injury

Statistics

2025 season and career

2025 Season · Receiving

8 games played
32
REC
489
YDS
15.3
AVG
6
TD
59
LNG

Receiving · career

YearTeamGPRECYDSAVGTDLNG
2025packers83248915.3659
2024packers175070714.1767
2023packers173135511.5243

Rushing · career

YearTeamGPCARYDSAVGTDLNG
2025packers8133.003
2024packers17362.002

Player Profile

85
Jersey
6' 5"
Height
259 lbs
Weight
4 seasons
Experience

Background

Position
Tight End
Group
offense
College
South Dakota State
Hometown
Timber Lake, SD, USA
Age
25
Status
active