How Many Years Did Colin Kaepernick Play In The Nfl?
How many years did Colin Kaepernick play in the NFL? He was drafted in 2011 and played for six seasons, from 2011 to 2016.
Early Life
Colin Kaepernick was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Heidi Russo, a 19-year-old white woman, and an African-American man, Kenneth Winchester. Russo gave birth and put Kaepernick up for adoption. He was adopted by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick, who are of German and Irish descent. Growing up, Colin was a highly talented athlete and played both football and baseball. He attended the University of Nevada, where he played football for the school’s team, the Wolf Pack.
College Career
Colin Kaepernick played college football for the University of Nevada, Reno, where he was a dual-threat quarterback. He set many school and conference records, including most rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game (200), and most touchdown passes in a single season (32). He was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Offensive Player of the Year twice, and was selected as an All-American twice.
NFL Career
Colin Kaepernick played six seasons in the NFL, all with the San Francisco 49ers. He was originally drafted in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Kaepernick had a successful career with the 49ers, leading the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2012 (which they ultimately lost to the Baltimore Ravens). He also set several franchise records, including most rushing yards in a game by a quarterback (181 yards).
However, Kaepernick’s career came to an abrupt end in 2016 when he chose to kneel during the National Anthem as a form of protest against police brutality and racial injustice. This sparked a nationwide controversy, and Kaepernick has not been signed by an NFL team since then.
Post-NFL Career
Since leaving the NFL, Kaepernick has continued to be a vocal activist for social justice. He remained in the headlines in 2019 when he announced he was partnering with ESPN and Disney on a docuseries that would tell his story. The project is being produced by Griot Films, which is owned by Academy Award-winning director Ava DuVernay.
Personal Life
Colin Kaepernick was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Heidi Russo, a white woman, and an African-American man, unknown to Kaepernick until he was an adult. His biological father left Heidi before Colin was born. raised by his mother and adoptive father in Turlock, California, Kaepernick played football and baseball and ran track at Pitman High School. He was drafted by the Cubs in 2009 but did not sign. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he played football for the Nevada Wolf Pack. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
