McKitty grew up in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He attended Wesley Chapel High School before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida after his freshman year.[1] As a senior, McKitty caught 25 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns. He initially committed to play college football at Oregon over an offer from Auburn.[2] McKitty eventually decommitted from Oregon and committed to play at Florida State.[3]
College career
McKitty was a member of the Florida State Seminoles for three seasons. McKitty played in 11 games with one reception for 23 yards during his freshman year.[4] As a sophomore, he caught 26 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns.[5] McKitty finished his junior season with 23 receptions for 241 yards and graduated a year early. Following the season, he entered the transfer portal.[6]
McKitty joined the Georgia Bulldogs and was eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer.[7] He became a starter for Georgia three games into the 2020 season and finished the year with six receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown.[8][9]
McKitty was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 3rd round, 97th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[13] McKitty signed his four-year rookie contract with the Chargers on July 27, 2021.[14]