George Karlaftis, a defensive end for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, is playing his third season with the organization as of the 2024 NFL season. He was picked by the Chiefs as the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As of January 2025, Karlaftis has already won two Super Bowls and has tallied 115 combo tackles, 24.5 sacks and 15 passes defended.
Prior to being chosen by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft, Karlaftis played college football at Purdue University from 2019 to 2021, where he earned all-Big Ten honors. He concluded his collegiate career with 99 total tackles, 14.5 sacks, four passes defended and four forced fumbles in 27 appearances across three seasons (via Sports Reference). Karlaftis also went to the West Lafayette High School where he won back-to-back state championships in shot put as per the Purdue website.
What is George Karlaftis' 40-Time?
George Karlaftis’ 40-time is 4.71 seconds on Pro Day 2022 according to Bleacher Report. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he bench pressed 225 pounds 21 times with a 4.36 short shuttle, and he recorded a 38-inch vertical jump. (via as per Pro Football Network)
| Test | Test Result |
| Hand Size | 10 1/4 inches |
| Arm Length | 32 5/8 inches |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.71 seconds (Pro Day) |
| Shuttle Run | 4.36 seconds (Combine) |
| Vertical Jump | 38 inches (Combine) |
| Broad Jump | 121 inches (Combine) |
| Three-Cone Drill | 6.78 seconds (Pro Day) |
| Bench Press | 21 reps (Combine) |
George Karlaftis' Physical Attributes
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm.) |
| Weight | 263 lb (119 kg) |
| Age | 23 years old (April 3, 2001) |
George Karlaftis' Height
George Karlaftis stands 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm., tall according to the Chiefs website.
George Karlaftis' Weight
George Karlaftis weighs 263 lbs or 119 kg as per the Chiefs website.
George Karlaftis' Age
George Karlaftis is 23 years old as of January 2025. He was born on April 3, 2001.
FAQs on George Karlaftis
A. George Karlaftis receives an annual salary of $2.98 million as per his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Spotrac.
A. George Karlaftis' 40-time is 4.71 seconds, which he recorded during his Pro Day in 2022.
A. George Karlaftis stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, which is approximately 193 cm.
A. George Karlaftis weighs 263 pounds, which is approximately 119 kg.
A. George Karlaftis was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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