Lucas Krull

KRULL AT A GLANCE:

• A fourth-year tight end who has appeared in 21 regular-season games (4 starts) for the Saints (2022) and Broncos (2023-24), totaling 27catches for 247 yards (9.1 avg.) with one touchdown.
• Caught one pass for two yards in one postseason game with Denver (2024).
• In 2024, started in 2-of-13 regular-season games played and totaled 19 catches for 152 yards (8.0 avg.) in the regular season.
• Caught eight passes for 95 yards (11.9 avg.) with one touchdown in six games (2 starts) during his first season with Denver in 2023.
• Attended the University of Pittsburgh (2020-21) and the University of Florida (2018-19), where he played a combined 39 games (11 starts) and totaled 47 catches for 559 yards (11.9 avg.) with six touchdowns.
• Was named All-ACC second team after starting 11-of-14 games played in 2021, producing 38 catches for 451 with six touchdowns.
• In 25 games at the University of Florida, caught nine passes for 108 yards (12.0 avg.) in 25 games while also completing 2-of-2 passes for 19 yards.
• Also played baseball at Jefferson College (2018), where he was selected in the 34th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants.
• Attended Mill Valley High School (Shawnee, Kan.), where he compiled 52 receptions for 745 yards (14.3 avg.) with 13 touchdowns as a senior.
• Entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Saints on May 16, 2022.
• Signed by the Broncos on August 31, 2023.

KRULL AT A GLANCE:

• A fourth-year tight end who has appeared in 21 regular-season games (4 starts) for the Saints (2022) and Broncos (2023-24), totaling 27catches for 247 yards (9.1 avg.) with one touchdown.
• Caught one pass for two yards in one postseason game with Denver (2024).
• In 2024, started in 2-of-13 regular-season games played and totaled 19 catches for 152 yards (8.0 avg.) in the regular season.
• Caught eight passes for 95 yards (11.9 avg.) with one touchdown in six games (2 starts) during his first season with Denver in 2023.
• Attended the University of Pittsburgh (2020-21) and the University of Florida (2018-19), where he played a combined 39 games (11 starts) and totaled 47 catches for 559 yards (11.9 avg.) with six touchdowns.
• Was named All-ACC second team after starting 11-of-14 games played in 2021, producing 38 catches for 451 with six touchdowns.
• In 25 games at the University of Florida, caught nine passes for 108 yards (12.0 avg.) in 25 games while also completing 2-of-2 passes for 19 yards.
• Also played baseball at Jefferson College (2018), where he was selected in the 34th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants.
• Attended Mill Valley High School (Shawnee, Kan.), where he compiled 52 receptions for 745 yards (14.3 avg.) with 13 touchdowns as a senior.
• Entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Saints on May 16, 2022.
• Signed by the Broncos on August 31, 2023.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by New Orleans as a college free agent 5/16/22; Waived by New Orleans 8/30/22; Signed by New Orleans (practice squad) 8/31/22; Signed reserve/futures contract with New Orleans 1/9/23; Waived by New Orleans 8/29/23; Signed by Denver (practice squad) 8/31/23; Signed by Denver (active roster) 12/16/23.

2024: Krull appeared in 13 regular-season games (2 starts) and totaled 19 passes for 152 yards (8.0 avg.)... Made his season debut vs. L.V. (10/6), catching one pass for five yards... Caught three passes for a career-high 41 yards (13.7 avg.) at N.O. (10/17)... Made one catch for two yards during his NFL postseason debut in the AFC Wild Card Round at Buf. (1/12).

2023: Krull caught eight passes for 95 yards (11.9 avg.) with one touchdown in six games (2 starts) during his first season with Denver... Made his Broncos debut on Monday Night Football at Buf. (11/13)... Logged his first career start at Hou. (12/3)... Caught his first career pass for 35 yards in the win at LAC (12/10)... Recorded his first career touchdown reception along with a team-high-tying four catches for 28 yards (7.0 avg.) vs. N.E. (12/24).

2022: Krull played in one game with the Saints after signing as a college free agent... Made his NFL debut on Monday Night Football at T.B. (12/5).

COLLEGE: Krull attended the University of Pittsburgh (2020-21) and the University of Florida (2018-19), where he played a combined 39 games (11 starts) and totaled 47 catches for 559 yards (11.9 avg.) with six touchdowns... Was named All-ACC second team after starting 11-of-14 games played in 2021, producing 38 catches for 451 with six touchdowns... His six touchdowns were the most by a Pitt tight end since 2009 (Dorin Dickerson, 10)... Missed most of the 2020 season due to injury... In 25 games at the University of Florida, caught nine passes for 108 yards (12.0 avg.) in 25 games while also completing 2-of-2 passes for 19 yards... Also played baseball for two seasons (2017-18) at Jefferson College, where he was selected in the 34th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants... Appeared in 11 games, making five starts…notched 27 strikeouts in 16.2 innings pitched.

PERSONAL: Krull attended Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kan., where he compiled 52 receptions for 745 yards (14.3 avg.) with 13 scores during his senior season... Helped the Jaguars to a 12-1 record and a state title in 2015... His father, Jon, played football at Kansas State and his mother, Diana, was an All-American basketball player for the Wildcats... Lucas Krull was born on July 11, 1998, in Shawnee, Kan.