About
American civil rights activist and former NFL quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to Super Bowl XLVII in 2012, setting an all-time NFL single-game quarterback rushing record (181 yards), before sparking a worldwide movement protesting racial injustice and police brutality.
Before Fame
Set collegiate records playing for the Nevada Wolf Pack, becoming the only player in NCAA Division I FBS history to amass 10,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards.
Trivia
Honored with the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award and the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award by Sports Illustrated for his humanitarian activism.
Family Life
Adopted as an infant by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick after his biological mother placed him for adoption. Shares a child with television and radio personality Nessa Diab.
Associated With
Captained the 49ers offense under coach Jim Harbaugh and partnered with Nike on the Emmy-winning Dream Crazy campaign.
