George Karlaftis 40-Time

Last Modified Feb 1, 2025 04:36 GMT
George Karlaftis 40-time
George Karlaftis, Source: Getty Images

George Karlaftis, a defensive end for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, is playing his third season with the organization as of the 2024 NFL season. He was picked by the Chiefs as the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As of January 2025, Karlaftis has already won two Super Bowls and has tallied 115 combo tackles, 24.5 sacks and 15 passes defended.

Prior to being chosen by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft, Karlaftis played college football at Purdue University from 2019 to 2021, where he earned all-Big Ten honors. He concluded his collegiate career with 99 total tackles, 14.5 sacks, four passes defended and four forced fumbles in 27 appearances across three seasons (via Sports Reference). Karlaftis also went to the West Lafayette High School where he won back-to-back state championships in shot put as per the Purdue website.

What is George Karlaftis' 40-Time?

George Karlaftis’ 40-time is 4.71 seconds on Pro Day 2022 according to Bleacher Report. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he bench pressed 225 pounds 21 times with a 4.36 short shuttle, and he recorded a 38-inch vertical jump. (via as per Pro Football Network)

TestTest Result
Hand Size10 1/4 inches
Arm Length32 5/8 inches
40-Yard Dash4.71 seconds (Pro Day)
Shuttle Run4.36 seconds (Combine)
Vertical Jump38 inches (Combine)
Broad Jump121 inches (Combine)
Three-Cone Drill6.78 seconds (Pro Day)
Bench Press21 reps (Combine)

George Karlaftis' Physical Attributes

Height 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm.)
Weight 263 lb (119 kg)
Age 23 years old (April 3, 2001)

George Karlaftis' Height

George Karlaftis stands 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm., tall according to the Chiefs website.

George Karlaftis' Weight

George Karlaftis weighs 263 lbs or 119 kg as per the Chiefs website.

George Karlaftis' Age

George Karlaftis is 23 years old as of January 2025. He was born on April 3, 2001.

FAQs on George Karlaftis

A. George Karlaftis receives an annual salary of $2.98 million as per his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Spotrac. 

A. George Karlaftis' 40-time is 4.71 seconds, which he recorded during his Pro Day in 2022.

 A. George Karlaftis stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, which is approximately 193 cm.

A. George Karlaftis weighs 263 pounds, which is approximately 119 kg.

A. George Karlaftis was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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