Kyle Pitts
TE #8 — Atlanta Falcons
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About Kyle Pitts
Kyle Pitts was drafted fourth overall as a tight end, which almost never happens, because he was supposed to be a different kind of player at the position. A matchup nightmare. A unicorn. The word "unicorn" has been attached to Kyle Pitts so many times that it might as well be on his jersey. The problem is that the unicorn keeps disappearing. Pitts will go three quarters without a target, show up for one contested catch that reminds everyone he's a freak athlete, then vanish again for the rest of the game. Falcons fans have spent years waiting for the Kyle Pitts game. The one where he catches 8 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown and justifies the fourth overall pick. It keeps almost happening. Almost.
The "is Kyle Pitts a wide receiver or a ghost" discourse is a weekly event in Atlanta. He runs routes like a receiver, has the size of a tight end, and gets the target share of a third-string fullback. It's not a talent issue. Everyone who watches him can see the ability. It's a usage mystery that has baffled Falcons fans, fantasy managers, and apparently multiple offensive coordinators. Kyle Pitts is the most talented player on the field who you somehow forget is on the field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people call Kyle Pitts a unicorn?
Because when he was drafted, his combination of size, speed, and route-running at the tight end position was considered extremely rare. Tight ends who move like wide receivers and can high-point the ball the way Pitts can are almost unheard of as draft prospects. The 'unicorn' label stuck immediately. The irony is that unicorns are also mythical creatures that are famously difficult to find, which is exactly what watching Kyle Pitts on game day feels like.
Last updated: April 2026