Stevo Klotz

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Stevo Klotz
Personal information
Born: (2001-12-28) December 28, 2001 (age 23)
Chaska, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
Position: Tight end
High school: Chaska (MN)
College: Iowa State (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Stevo Klotz (born December 28, 2001) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones.

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Early life and high school

Klotz attended Chaska High School in Chaska, Minnesota, and committed to play college football for the Iowa State Cyclones, joining the team as a walk-on. [1]

College career

In his first three seasons in 2020 through 2022, Klotz combined to play in 13 games with one start, while also utilizing a redshirt season. [2] In week 7 of the 2023 season, he hauled in his first career touchdown reception in a 30-10 win over Cincinnati. [3] Klotz finished the 2023 season with seven receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown. [4] In week 12 of the 2024 season, he brought down a 26-yard touchdown reception and rushed 22 yards on a fake punt in a victory versus Cincinnati. [5] During the 2024 season, Klotz finished the season with eight receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+78 in
(1.93 m)
247 lb
(112 kg)
32+58 in
(0.83 m)
9+58 in
(0.24 m)
4.80 s1.65 s2.80 s4.44 s7.52 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)
9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)
12 reps
All values from Pro Day [7] [8]

After not being selected during the 2025 NFL draft, Klotz signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. [9] He was waived on August 26, 2025. [10]

References

  1. "Stevo Klotz keeps the 'F' position productive for Iowa State football". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  2. "Stevo Klotz Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  3. Gray, Rob. "Former walk-on Stevo Klotz's 'physicality' is a critical component of Iowa State's offense". The Gazette. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  4. Martin, Gus. "Who is Stevo Klotz? Iowa State football tight end shines vs Cincinnati". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  5. "Tight ends Gabe Burkle, Stevo Klotz step up in Iowa State win over Cincinnati". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  6. Ferg, Connor. "Stevo Klotz signed by Los Angeles Chargers". Cyclone Fanatic. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  7. "Stevo Klotz College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  8. "Stevo Klotz RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  9. "Chargers' Stevo Klotz: Agrees to terms with Chargers". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  10. "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 26, 2025.