Early life
Kraft was born on November 3, 2000, in Timber Lake, South Dakota. [1] His father, Doug Kraft, passed away in 2013. He has two brothers named Cody and Tanner Kraft. [2]
Kraft grew up along the northern border of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation and in April 2024, he was named an honorary tribal member for his acts of service to the community. Kraft wears a Cheyenne River Sioux tribal flag on his football helmet alongside the American flag. [3]
He later attended Timber Lake High School, where he played running back, middle linebacker, and punter on the football team. [4] As a senior, Kraft rushed for 1,405 yards and 24 touchdowns and was named first team All-State. [5] He committed to play college football at South Dakota State over a late offer from Wyoming. [6]
Professional career
Kraft was selected in the third round, 78th overall, by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL draft. [14] He signed his rookie contract on May 17. [15] In Week 11, against the Lions, he scored his first NFL touchdown. [16] In Week 14 against the New York Giants, Kraft had a career-high game in yardage with 64 yards in four receptions. [17] As a rookie, he appeared in all 17 games and made eight starts. He finished with 31 receptions for 355 yards and two touchdowns. [18] In the Divisional Round loss to the 49ers, Kraft scored his first playoff touchdown. [19]
In May 2024, Kraft suffered a torn pectoral muscle, causing him to miss part of Green Bay's offseason training program. [20]
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