Ko Kieft

Ko Jason Kieft (born January 20, 1998) is an American football tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota.

Professional career
Kieft was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sixth round, 218th overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft. In Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Kieft recorded a 19–yard gain on a pass from Tom Brady for his first career reception.

Personal life
Kieft’s first name is his legal name, not a nickname. “Ko” is a derivative of “Jakobus,” the name of a great-grandfather who immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands.