Kyle Pitts

Awards & Honours

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Kyle Pitts has achieved remarkable milestones in his brief career. He became the highest-drafted tight end in NFL history and secured a Pro Bowl nod in his very first season. His 2025 performance earned him his first AP All-Pro selection, cementing his status as a premier target in the league. Winning the John Mackey Award as a college senior further highlighted his dominance at the position before entering the pros.

AwardsKyle Pitts has received numerous accolades throughout his short but impactful career. He won the John Mackey Award in 2020 as the nation's best collegiate tight end and was named a Unanimous All-American. In the NFL, he earned a Pro Bowl selection and the NFL All-Rookie First Team in 2021. His most significant professional honor came in 2025 when he earned his first AP All-Pro selection after a standout season.

Honours & Distinctions

John Mackey Award

National Football Foundation·2020

Awarded to the nation's best collegiate tight end

Unanimous All-American

College Football Coaches Association·2020

Recognized as a top player in college football

Pro Bowl Selection

NFL·2021

Selected to the NFL Pro Bowl during rookie season

AP All-Pro

Associated Press·2025

Earned first-team All-Pro honors after standout season

Records & Feats

Highest Drafted Tight End

Historic First·2021

Selected 4th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, the highest pick for a tight end in league history