Atlanta Falcons
2023 Courage Award Winner
- Position TE
- Height 6-6
- Weight 246 lbs
- NFL Exp. 3 yrs
After being selected by the Falcons with the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, Kyle Pitts made an immediate impact in Atlanta. As a rookie, Pitts tallied 68 receptions for 1,026 receiving yards and one touchdown, surpassing Julio Jones (959 in 2011) for the most receiving yards by a rookie in franchise history and Tony Gonzalez (950 in 2012) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season in team history. Additionally, Pitts joined Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka (1,076 in 1961) as the only rookie tight ends to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards in NFL history and joined Jeremy Shockey as the only tight ends to earn Pro Bowl honors as a rookie in the past 30 seasons.
In his second season, Pitts suffered a major injury that would sideline him for the remainder of the year. Following surgery for a multi-ligament reconstruction of the knee, Pitts worked tirelessly to rehab his injury in the offseason to return in time for training camp in 2023. In his return, the third-year tight end has appeared in all 10 games, totaling 35 receptions for 419 yards and one touchdown this season. In addition to making his presence felt on the field, Pitts has consistently dedicated time giving back to others in the community, spending time with service members from Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., visiting with airmen at Eglin Air Force Base and walking the runway at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta’s annual fundraiser, Fashion Play.
Kyle Pitts
2023 Ed Block Courage Award Winner
After being selected by the Falcons with the fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, Kyle Pitts made an immediate impact in Atlanta. As a rookie, Pitts tallied 68 receptions for 1,026 receiving yards and one touchdown, surpassing Julio Jones (959 in 2011) for the most receiving yards by a rookie in franchise history and Tony Gonzalez (950 in 2012) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season in team history. Additionally, Pitts joined Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka (1,076 in 1961) as the only rookie tight ends to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards in NFL history and joined Jeremy Shockey as the only tight ends to earn Pro Bowl honors as a rookie in the past 30 seasons.
In his second season, Pitts suffered a major injury that would sideline him for the remainder of the year. Following surgery for a multi-ligament reconstruction of the knee, Pitts worked tirelessly to rehab his injury in the offseason to return in time for training camp in 2023. In his return, the third-year tight end has appeared in all 10 games, totaling 35 receptions for 419 yards and one touchdown this season. In addition to making his presence felt on the field, Pitts has consistently dedicated time giving back to others in the community, spending time with service members from Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., visiting with airmen at Eglin Air Force Base and walking the runway at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta’s annual fundraiser, Fashion Play.
| Position | TE |
|---|---|
| Height | 6-6 |
| Weight | 246 lbs |
| College | Florida |
| NFL Experience | 3 years |
Past Winners
- 2022 - Isaiah Oliver
- 2021 - Brandon Copeland
- 2020 - Steven Means
- 2019 - Ricardo Allen
- 2018 - Jack Crawford
- 2017 - LaRoy Reynolds
- 2016 - Kemal Ishmael
- 2015 - Adrian Clayborn
- 2014 - Corey Peters
- 2013 - Roddy White
- 2012 - Jason Snelling
- 2011 - Kerry Meier
- 2010 - Brian Williams
- 2009 - Coy Wire
- 2008 - Brian Finneran
- 2007 - Alge Crumpler
- 2006 - Kevin Mathis
- 2005 - Justin Griffith
- 2004 - Roberto Garza
- 2003 - Ed Jasper
- 2002 - Chris Draft
- 2001 - Shawn Jefferson
- 2000 - Jamal Anderson
- 1999 - Byron Hanspard
- 1998 - Bobby Christian
- 1997 - Jessie Tuggle
- 1996 - Bobby Hebert
- 1995 - Alton Montgomery
- 1994 - Craig Heyward
- 1993 - Jumpy Geathers
- 1992 - Mike Gann
- 1991 - John Rade
- 1990 - Mike Kenn
- 1989 - Kenny Flowers
- 1988 - Bret Clark
- 1987 - Jeff Kiewel
- 1986 - William Andrews
- 1985 - Billy Johnson
- 1984 - Jeff Van Note
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