Colin Kaepernick American American Football Player
Colin Kaepernick · american football player and baseball player · American
Biography
Colin Kaepernick, born 3 November 1987 in Milwaukee, is an American american football player. He has played for Nevada Wolf Pack football and San Francisco 49ers.
Early life
Colin Kaepernick was educated at University of Nevada, Reno (bachelor's degree, management studies), finishing in 2010 and John H. Pitman High School.
Career
He plays as a quarterback. In all, 2 teams are listed for him, among them Nevada Wolf Pack football and San Francisco 49ers. There is one screen credit listed as well, Colin in Black & White (2021).
Recognition
In 2013, he won a Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award. He has also won an Ambassador of Conscience Award (2018) and a W. E. B. Du Bois Medal (2018). The records list 4 awards won by him.
Personal life
He has been married to Nessa since 2015.
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Wolf Pack football | Quarterback | |
| San Francisco 49ers | Quarterback |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Time 100 | Won | |
| 2018 | Ambassador of Conscience Award | Won | |
| 2018 | W. E. B. Du Bois Medal | Won | |
| 2013 | Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021– | Colin in Black & White | TV series |
Colin Kaepernick on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3.5M @kaepernick7
- Engagement rate
- 0.11% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 3,774
- Average comments
- 57 Based on the last 9 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Colin Kaepernick?
Colin Kaepernick is 38 years old, born on 3 November 1987 in Milwaukee.
What is Colin Kaepernick known for?
Colin Kaepernick is a quarterback who has played for Nevada Wolf Pack football and San Francisco 49ers.
How tall is Colin Kaepernick?
Colin Kaepernick is 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.
What is Colin Kaepernick’s nationality?
Colin Kaepernick is American, born in Milwaukee.
Who is Colin Kaepernick married to?
Colin Kaepernick is married to Nessa; they married in 2015.
Has Colin Kaepernick won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Time 100 (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q82496), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
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