41Ko Kieft
TE · 5th season
YR 5
Current depth chart
TE3ThirdYR 5
Depth relationships
Bio
Ko Kieft is a 6'5", 265-pound tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Minnesota product was selected by Tampa Bay in the sixth round (218th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. Over four seasons with the Buccaneers, Kieft has appeared in 50 games with 19 starts, recording eight receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns while contributing 21 special teams tackles. In 2024, he appeared primarily on special teams and in reserve offensive roles, starting Week 16 against Dallas on 12 offensive snaps while logging 22 special teams snaps. At Minnesota, Kieft appeared in 49 games across five seasons, compiling 12 receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns.
Ko Kieft played 3 games in 2025 with a 3% share of offensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'5"Weight265 lbHometownSioux Center, IAAge29CollegeMinnesotaDraftedRound 6 · #218 overall · 2022 · TBExperience4 NFL seasons
Contract
$1.6Mper year · AAV
Years 1Guaranteed $600KCap 0.5%
T-70 of 171 · TE market by AAV
Career path
MINNESOTA2016 – 2021
BUCCANEERS2022 — present
Drafted · Round 6 · Pick 218