Colin Kaepernick Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography
Colin Kaepernick Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 4½ in |
Weight | 104 kg |
Date of Birth | November 3, 1987 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Colin Kaepernick is an American civil rights activist and former football quarterback who is best known for his football career with the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2016. He later became a free agent at the start of the 2017 league year. Colin has received a variety of honors such as Western Athletic Conference‘s “Offensive Player of the Year”, GQ Magazine‘s “Citizen of the Year”, Sports Illustrated‘s “Muhammad Ali Legacy Award”, and Harvard University‘s “W. E. B. Du Bois Medal”.
Born Name
Colin Rand Kaepernick
Nick Name
Pig Socks, Kap

Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Nationality
Education
Colin Kaepernick started his education in a grade school in Turlock, California. He got his high school education from John H. Pitman High School. He received a sports scholarship from the
He received a sports scholarship from the University of Nevada, Reno and graduated in December 2010 with a business management bachelor’s degree.
Occupation
Professional NFL Player
Family
- Father – Rick Kaepernick
- Mother – Teresa Kaepernick
- Siblings – Kyle Kaepernick (Older Brother), Devon Kaepernick (Older Sister)
Note – Colin Kaepernick was born to 19-year-old Heidi Russo. His birth father had abandoned his mother even before his birth. Russo was single and poor, so decided to give up her son for adoption.
Manager
Kaepernick is represented by Scott Smith XAM Sports.
However, his restructured deal in 2016 with the San Francisco 49ers was negotiated by Jeff Nalley of Select Sports Group.
Position
Quarterback
Shirt Number
7
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4½ in or 194 cm
Weight
104 kg or 230 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Colin Kaepernick has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
His birth mother was white, whereas his birth father was of African-American origin.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tall and athletic body
- Tattoos
- Curly hair

Brand Endorsements
Colin Kaepernick has had a long-term agreement with the sportswear giant, Nike. As part of the agreement, Kaepernick has to wear Nike-branded products for his professional games.
He also has a lucrative promotion deal with Jaguar and Beats By Dre.
Until March 2015, he had an endorsement deal with the exercise supplement firm MusclePharm.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Playing as a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
- His ‘Take a Knee’ protest during the rendition of US national anthem before the start of NFL games.
First American Football Match
Colin Kaepernick made his NFL debut against Philadelphia Eagles on October 2, 2011.
First Film
He was first seen as himself in the 2014 film Marvel & ESPN Films Present 1 of 1: Genesis.
First TV Show
Kaepernick made his first TV show appearance in the sports talk show Rome Is Burning as himself (guest) in 2011.
Personal Trainer
Before the start of the 2015 season, Colin Kaepernick followed workout designed by Ryan Capretta of ProActive Sports Performance. The workout was divided into two sections. The first being field work drills that aimed at improving his muscle memory and ability to perform in game situations. These drills were followed by strength work in the gym.
The strength training workout was divided into two sets of 14 exercises. Exercises in each set had to be performed in a circuit with no rest between them. These exercises were mostly focused on improving stability and to enhance his explosiveness that would take his game to the next level.
You can find his pre-season workout on Stack.com.
Colin also performs yoga once in a week, which helps him deal with the mental side of the game in a better way and helps prevent injuries.
Colin Kaepernick Favorite Things
- Sneakers – Jordan’s He Got Game’s, LeBron Corks, and Versace Sneakers
- Role Model – His parents
Source – 49ers.com

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