Where Is Tucker Kraft From? Wife, Stats and What We Know So Far About the Green Bay Star

In just three NFL seasons, Green Bay Packers fans have watched Tucker Kraft rise from a promising new talent to one of the team's most dependable playmakers. His standout performance during their 26 October win against Pittsburgh further underlined his growing importance to the franchise, strengthening his list of achievements as one of the most exciting tight ends in the league today.

As he continues to build momentum on the field, even non-Packers fans are beginning to take interest in where he came from and how he developed into one of football's fast-emerging stars.

Life Outside the NFL

Kraft, born on 3 November 2000 in Timber Lake, South Dakota, played running back, punter, and middle linebacker on the Timber Lake High School football team.

He had a record of 1,405 yards and 24 touchdowns during his senior year in high school, a record that gave him the first team All-State recognition.

In college, he decided to play for South Dakota State, where he continued to showcase his skills from 2019 to 2022.

In April 2024, Kraft became an honourary tribal member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for his acts of service to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation community

Kraft's Draft History

The 6-foot-5, 254-pounder joined the group of playmakers for Green Bay during the 2023 Draft after Jordan Love replaced Aaron Rodgers as the team's starting quarterback.

He was picked during the third round 78th overall, alongside Luke Musgrave (second round, 42nd overall) for tight end, Jayden Reed (second round, 50th overall) for wide receiver, and Dontayvion Wicks (fifth round, 159th overall) also for wide receiver.

'Tucker is very good with the ball in his hands after the catch,' Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst described him at the time as reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'He was a really good basketball player coming out of high school. I think he has very good balance and strength to break tackles and keep himself alive, but I think these guys can do everything you ask a tight end in the National Football League to do. They're young, they've got a lot to prove, but I like both of their skill sets and both of their work ethics.'

Rise to NFL Stardom

Kraft was already known as one of the leading tight ends in football during the 2024 postseason, but he remained in 18th spot in the NFL's tight end in targets.

He became a reliable blocking tight end for the team, which gave him fewer chances to split out like a wide receiver.

Despite several challenges, he ranked second on the team with his 50 receptions and 707 receiving yards in 2024. He was also fourth in targets and his seven receiving touchdowns brought victory for the team during the same year.

The 24-year-old is still expected to contribute to the team's offence for the rest of 2025.

As a Family Man

Kraft married Baylee Jandahl on 18 May 2024, more than a year after their engagement.

The couple's charming outdoor wedding in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was attended by most of his Green Bay teammates, including linebackers Lukas Van Ness and Isaiah McDuffie, offensive lineman Josh Meyers, and fellow tight ends Ben Sims and Tyler Davis.

The couple welcomed their first daughter, Charlotte Claire, in July.