Kylen Granson

PRO: The Titans signed Kylen Granson as an unrestricted free agent during the 2026 offseason to provide depth and verstaility to the tight end group. The 6-foot-3-inch, 242-pounder was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts and spent his first four seasons (2021-24) with the club before spending the 2025 campaign with the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to his arrival in Tennessee, the Southern Methodist product played in 79 games with 20 starts and recorded 93 receptions for 998 yards with a touchdown over five seasons.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:  
• In 2023, Granson started a career-high seven games and set personal-bests with 368 receiving yards and scored his first career touchdown at Houston in Week 2.

TITANS TIDBITS:  
• Granson married Daisy Foko in 2025. The wedding was officiated by John Green, a friend of Granson and a best-selling author.
• Granson has a passion for reading and has a foundation called KG's Kids which works to expose students to the importance of reading by providing opportunities and supplies to students in need.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:  
• The Austin, Texas native was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.
• Signed by the Eagles as an unrestricted free agent on March 20, 2025.
• Signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent on March 16, 2026.

SEASON RECAPS:

2025 (17/3, 1/0 - Philadelphia): Played in all 17 games with three starts at tight end while totaling seven receptions for 40 yards. Added nine tackles on special teams. Appeared in the team's postseason contest.
• At Kansas City (9/14), started at tight end and helped block for Eagles' rushers to gain 122 yards in the win.
• Against Washington (1/4), started at tight end and compiled season-highs with four receptions for 30 yards, including a 12-yard reception.

2024 (17/6 - Indianapolis): Played in all 17 games with six starts and caught 14 passes for 182 yards. Added three tackles on special teams. 
• Against Chicago (9/22), recorded a 40-yard reception in the second quarter.
• At Minnesota (11/3), nabbed a 22-yard reception on third-and-one in the first stanza.
• At Denver (12/15), caught three passes for a season-high 47 yards.

2023 (15/7 - Indianapolis):  Appeared in 15 games with seven starts, setting personal bests with 30 receptions for 368 yards with a touchdown. Also compiled three special teams tackles. Was inactive for two games. 
• Against Jacksonville (9/10), opened the season with four receptions for 39 yards.
• At Houston (9/17), posted his first touchdown on a three-yard reception in the second quarter. Finished with three receptions for 16 yards.
• At Jacksonville (10/15), hauled in a career-long 45-yard reception. The catch was part of a three-reception, 67-yard performance.
• At Tennessee (12/3), recorded three receptions for a career-high 72 yards.

2022 (13/4 - Indianapolis): Played in 13 games with four starts and compiled  31 catches for 302 yards. Was inactive for four games. Made his first career start at Jacksonville (9/18). 
• Against Tennessee (10/2), totaled a season-high 62 receiving yards on four receptions.
• Against Las Vegas (11/13), notched a season-long 32-yard reception. Finished with four catches for 57 yards.

2021 (17/0 - Indianapolis):  Appeared as a reserve in all 17 games as a rookie and recorded 11 receptions for 106 yards. Also contributed on special teams. Made his NFL debut against Seattle (9/12). 
• Against N.Y. Jets (11/4), hauled in a season-long 27-yard reception.

COLLEGE: 
• Played in 41 games with 30 starts in four collegiate seasons at Southern Methodist (2019-20) and Rice (2016-17). Totaled 129 receptions for 1,879 yards and 16 touchdowns during his career. Ranks first in SMU program history in receiving touchdowns by a tight end (14), and second in receptions (78) and receiving yards (1,257) by a tight end.
• As a senior (2020), earned first-team All-AAC honors after starting all 10 games for the Mustangs and recording 35 receptions for 536 yards with a team-leading five receiving touchdowns. Recorded a career-high 149 receiving yards and hauled in a touchdown at Temple (11/7). Also named to Dave Campbell's All-Texas College Second Team.
• As a redshirt junior (2019), started all 13 games in his first season at Southern Methodist. Logged 43 receptions for 721 yards with nine receiving scores. His touchdown total was the most by a SMU tight end in a single season. Named second-team All-ACC and to Dave Campbell's All-Texas College Offense.
• As a junior (2018), sat out due to transfer rules.
• As a sophomore (2017), appeared in 10 games with five starts for the Owls. Finished the season with 18 receptions for 241 yards as well as six carries for 51 yards. Transferred to SMU following the season.
• As a freshman (2016), appeared in eight games with two starts at Rice and ranked second on the team with 381 receiving yards on 33 receptions with two touchdowns. Also carried the ball four times for 41 yards.

PERSONAL:  
• Attended Westlake (Texas) High School and earned second-team All-District and honorable mention Academic All-State honors during his high school career.
• As a senior, recorded 39 receptions for 630 yards with 10 touchdowns. Also rushed for 100 yards. Named All-District second team after missing the first seven games of the season.
• Also participated in track and field, qualifying for regionals in the 4x200-meter relay.
• Married to Daisy Foko Granson.
• Follow Kylen Granson on X at @theKCG18 and on Instagram at @k_granson18
• Born Kylen Granson on March 27, 1988 in DeMotte, Ind.