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Kyle Juszczyk

Born April 23, 1991, in Medina, Ohio, Kyle Juszczyk attended Cloverleaf High School in Lodi, where he played tight end and won the Suburban League shot put championship in track and field. Harvard University recruited him to play tight end for the Crimson under coach Tim Murphy from 2009 to 2012. Juszczyk finished his collegiate career with 125 receptions for 1,576 yards and 22 touchdowns, earning unanimous first-team All-Ivy League honors as a senior. The Baltimore Ravens selected Juszczyk in the fourth round (130th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft, making him the first fullback ever drafted from Harvard and only the tenth player in school history selected. After serving as Vonta Leach's backup his rookie season, Juszczyk became the Ravens' starting fullback in 2014 and earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2016, playing more snaps than any other fullback in the league that season. Juszczyk entered free agency in 2017 as the top fullback on the market. On March 9, 2017, the San Francisco 49ers signed him to a four-year, $21 million contract—the largest ever for a fullback in NFL history. Head coach Kyle Shanahan transformed Juszczyk into an "offensive weapon," utilizing his versatility at fullback, tight end, running back, and wide receiver. His elite blocking opened lanes for the 49ers' dominant rushing attack while his receiving skills created mismatches in the passing game. Super Bowl LIV showcased his dual-threat ability when he caught three passes for 39 yards and a touchdown against Kansas City, becoming the first Harvard alumnus to score a touchdown in Super Bowl history. Week 16 of the 2020 season against Arizona featured his exceptional versatility as he caught two receiving touchdowns in the 20-12 victory. His most memorable moment came in Super Bowl LVIII when his spectacular hurdle on the opening drive ignited the crowd at Allegiant Stadium.