Kyle Patrick Juszczyk is an American football fullback for the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers. He was born on April 23, 1991. He attended Harvard University and was taken in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
As a result of his touchdown in Super Bowl LIV, Juszczyk became the first Harvard graduate to do so in the history of the sport.
Kyle Juszczyk as part of his professional career has played for two clubs. He played for the Baltimore Ravens for three seasons from 2013 to 2016. Currently, he plays for the San Francisco 49ers.
Baltimore Ravens
Juszczyk was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round (130th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was the first fullback selected in the 2013 NFL Draft, out of three. Juszczyk became Harvard’s first fullback to be drafted and the school’s tenth overall.
He was the school’s second-highest pick, trailing only Isaiah Kacyvenski, who was picked in the fourth round (119th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers signed Juszczyk to a four-year, $21 million contract on March 9, 2017. The deal includes a $7 million guarantee and a $5 million signing bonus. It was the biggest contract ever signed by an NFL fullback.
Juszczyk had two receptions for 17 yards in his 49ers debut, a 23–3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He was selected for his second Pro Bowl on December 19, 2017.
Career highlights and awards
6× Pro Bowl (2016–2021)
2× First-team All-Ivy (2011, 2012)
