Born name

Colin Rand Kaepernick

nickname

Pig socks, chap

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

nationality

training

Colin Kaepernick began his education in an elementary school in Turlock, California. He received his high school education from John H. Pitman High School . He received an athletic scholarship from the

He received an athletic scholarship from the University of Nevada, Reno and graduated in December 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

occupation

Professional NFL player

family

• Father – Rick Kaepernick
• Mutter – 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 left his mother before he was born. Russo was single and poor and chose to give up her son for adoption.

Manager

Kaepernick is represented by Scott Smith XAM Sports .

However, his restructured deal with San Francisco 49ers in 2016 was brokered by Jeff Nalley of Select Sports Group .

Position

Quarterback

Shirt Number

7

To build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 4½ in oder 194 cm

weight

104 kg or 230 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Colin Kaepernick dated –

1. Corban Fennel (2011-2012) – Colin has dated Corban Fennel, Corban used her Twitter account to slam Colin for dumping after becoming a starter for his NFL team. She also tried to provide shade for his new girlfriend.
2. Marie (2012-2013) – Kaepernick had a short-lived affair with model J. Marie after dumping Fennel. They went their separate ways in February 2013.
3. Micha Auzenne (2013) – Colin has been dating track and field athlete Micha Auzenne since October 2013. Apparently Micha was a 49er fan and shared her pictures with the famous jersey on her Instagram account.
4. Stacy Dazzle (2013) – Colin reportedly had an affair with model Stacy Dazzle. He even gave Stacy permission to do a photoshoot at his home.
5. Sanaa Lathan (2013) – Actress Sanaa Lathan and Kaepernick were rumored to be articles in September 2013 after Sanaa shared a picture of them at a Saturday night dinner on her Instagram account.
6. Teyana Taylor (2013) – In late 2013, singers Teyana Taylor and Colin reportedly met.
7. Monica Hargrove (2013-2014) – Kaepernick started dating casuallyMonica Hargrove was seen at the 49ers match against Titans in October. In addition, Colin regularly visited Atlanta, where Monica lived.
8. Brittany Renner (2014) – Colin was in a relationship with model and social media star Brittany Renner from July 2014 to October 2014. He was portrayed in the chapter as the character Evan Flag on the play from her book Judge This Cover .
9. Nessa Diab (2015-present) – Colin began dating TV and radio host Nessa Diab in 2015. Their relationship became public knowledge after they attended a charity event together in 2016. A conservative congressman from Iowa, Steve King, even hit out at Diab for sympathizing with Colin for ISIS.

race/ethnicity

multiracial

His biological mother was white while his biological father was of African American descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Large and athletic body
• tattoos
• Curly hair

measurements

Colin Kaepernick’s body specifications can be:

• Chest – 46 inches or 117 cm
• Arms/biceps – 41 cm or 16 inches
• Waist – 86 cm or 34 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Colin Kaepernick has had a long-term deal with sportswear giant, Nike . As part of the deal, Kaepernick must wear Nike-branded products for his professional games.

He also has a lucrative promotional deal with Jaguar and Beats By Dre .

Until March 2015, he had an endorsement deal with exercise supplement company muscle pharm .

Religion

Christianity

Known for

• I play quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers .
• His “take a knee” protest during the playing of the US national anthem before the start of NFL games.

First American football game

Colin Kaepernick made his NFL debut against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 2, 2011.

first movie

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 television appearance on the sports talk show Burning Rome as himself (guest) in 2011.

Personal trainer

Ahead of the 2015 season, Colin Kaepernick completed a workout designed by ProActive Sports Performance’s Ryan Capretta. The training was divided into two sections. The first being field work exercises that aimed to improve his muscle memory and his ability to perform in game situations. These exercises were followed by weight training at the gym.

The strength training workout was divided into two sets of 14 exercises. The exercises in each set had to be performed in a circuit with no rest between them. These drills mainly focused on improving stability and his explosiveness, which would take his game to the next level.

You can find his preseason workouts on Stack.com.

Colin also does yoga once a week, which helps him better deal with the mental side of the game and prevent injuries.

Colin Kaepernick favorite things

• Sneakers – Jordans He Got Game, LeBron Corks and Versace sneakers
• Role model – His parents

Colin Kaepernick facts

1. Colin loves sneakers and is also an avid collector. He has more than 300 pairs of sneakers.
2. He excelled in football, baseball, and basketball while in high school, and made All-Star selections in all three sports his senior year.
3. As a pitcher on his high school team, he was named Northern California Sportsman of the Week.
4. Colin Kaepernick was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 43 ^rd round in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. However, he turned down the opportunity to join Cubs as he wanted to focus on his football career.
5. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 36 ^th round of the 2011 National Football League draft.
6. In June 2014, Kaepernick signed a six-year contract extension with 49ers. The contract was valued at US$126 million, including US$54 million in potential guarantees.
7. His signature touchdown celebration, in which he flexes and kisses the bicep of his right arm, has been dubbed Kaepernicking. He has applied for a patent to secure an exclusive right to it.
8. He has a huge tattoo of angels fighting demons. He also has a Bible verse Psalm 18:39 written vertically on his right arm.
9. He regularly donates to the Camp Taylor charity, which helps children with congenital heart problems.
10. At the age of 10, Kaepernick got a turtle that he named Sammy. Sammy has grown to over 115 pounds.
11. Visit his official website @ kaepernick7.com.
12. Follow Colin Kaepernick on Facebook and Instagram.