Yorgos "George" Matthew Karlaftis is an American football player who plays for the Purdue Boilermakers. He plays as a defensive end for his college team Purdue; Karlaftis played school football at the West Lafayette High School. Karlaftis was named in the First-team All-Big Ten in 2021, two times Second-team All-Big Ten(2019,2020), and USA Today High School All-American in 2018.
Georgia Karlaftis was born on April 3, 2001, in Athens, Greece. He is among the two children born to Matthew Karlaftis and his wife, Amy Karlaftis. Karlaftis's father died due to a heart attack in 2014, and his mother moved to Indiana with them. Karlaftis spent his childhood with his brother Yanni playing in the backyard of his house. Karlaftis stands six feet four inches and weighs 125Kg (275lb).
Purdue's defensive end is dating his long-time girlfriend, Kaia Harris, the couple has dated for more than 5 years, and there is more to go.
Karlaftis's defensive end posted.
"Can’t believe it’s already been 5 years @kaia.harris. Seems like it was just yesterday when I met you at Lambert…wow! I love you so much and can’t wait to see what the future holds for us."
George Karlaftis with his girlfriend, Kaia Harris. SOURCE: instagram@georgekarlaftis Kaia and Karlaftis met each other at Lambert for the first time. Karlaftis loves posting about his girlfriend on Instagram, and they are often seen together on the football grounds and vacations. As per his Instagram, details have not been flashed out yet, but they attend Purdue University.
Karlaftis is still in his college career, and as per the NCAA rules and regulations, A player is not paid a penny for representing the university. However, universities help students cover their expenses by providing athletic scholarships.
Purdue's defensive end is set to earn a huge amount to his net worth in the upcoming days. Many top clubs are keeping a close eye on him. If drafted in the first round, the player's salary will cross more than $10 Million.
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Karlaftis grew up in Indiana after moving from Greece; his father used to play football at the University of Miami but sadly died due to a heart attack in 2014. He committed to playing football for Purdue University and recently started his college career.
George Karlaftis with his mother Amy, and his brother Y SOURCE: instagram@georgekarlaftis Purdue's defensive end's brother Yanni is a judo world champion and a linebacker at Boilermakers; Karlaftis has been a member of the Greece men's national water polo team.
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