Tucker Kraft was drafted No. 78 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 15 · #78 overall
Tucker Kraft South Dakota State Draft
Tucker Kraft was drafted No. 78 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 153rd at South Dakota State
The pick
How Tucker Kraft came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 254 lbs
- Hometown
- Timber Lake, SD
- Pre-draft board
- No. 61 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 153rd among South Dakota State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Tucker Kraft.
Sacramento State
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
Oregon
Other TE picks from South Dakota State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tucker Kraft in the 2023 NFL Draft
Tucker Kraft is a Tight end out of South Dakota State selected No. 78 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value South Dakota State has produced 13 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tucker Kraft drafted?
Tucker Kraft was selected No. 78 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/tucker-kraft.
What college did Tucker Kraft play for?
Tucker Kraft played college football at South Dakota State in the MVFC. See every South Dakota State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-state-jackrabbits.
How did Tucker Kraft's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/tucker-kraft.