Tre' Roosevelt McKitty (born January 12, 1999) is an American professional

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. He has previously played in the

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(NFL) for the

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. He played

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for the

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and

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Early life

McKitty grew up in

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. He attended Wesley Chapel High School before transferring to

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after his freshman year. As a senior, McKitty caught 25 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns. He initially committed to play

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over an offer from Auburn. McKitty eventually decommitted from Oregon and committed to play at Florida State. He is of Jamaican descent.

College career

McKitty was a member of the Florida State Seminoles for three seasons. McKitty played in 11 games with one reception for 23 yards during his freshman year. As a sophomore, he caught 26 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns. McKitty finished his junior season with 23 receptions for 241 yards and graduated a year early. Following the season, he entered the transfer portal. McKitty joined the Georgia Bulldogs and was eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer. He became a starter for Georgia three games into the 2020 season and finished the year with six receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

McKitty was selected by the

in the 3rd round, 97th overall, of the

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. McKitty signed his four-year rookie contract with the Chargers on July 27, 2021. McKitty was released on October 31, 2023.

Buffalo Bills

On November 7, 2023, McKitty was signed by the

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to their practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Buffalo on January 22, 2024. McKitty was released by the Bills as part of final roster cuts on August 27.

Cleveland Browns

On December 11, 2024, the

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signed McKitty to their practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Cleveland on January 6, 2025. McKitty was waived by the Browns on June 19.

References

External links

Florida State Seminoles bioGeorgia Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McKitty, Tre' 1999 births Living people American football tight ends American sportspeople of Jamaican descent Georgia Bulldogs football players People from Wesley Chapel, Florida Players of American football from Pasco County Florida Florida State Seminoles football players IMG Academy alumni Los Angeles Chargers players Buffalo Bills players Cleveland Browns players