Question

Who are the only two tight ends in NFL history who’ve gone over 1,000 yards receiving in their rookie season?

Answer

Mike Ditka and Kyle Pitts. Ditka did it for Chicago in 1961. The NFL used a 14-game season at that time. Ditka caught 56 passes for 1,076 yards and 12 TDs, averaging 19.2 yards per catch. Pitts did it for Atlanta in 2021. In 17 games that season, Pitts caught 68 passes for 1,026 yards, with just one touchdown.