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PLAYER BIO6-4 | 230 | NEVADA | ROOKIE | BORN 11.3.87 | MILWAUKEE, WIACQUIRED D-2 IN ‘11 | PITTMAN HS, TURLOCK, CAColin Kaepernick has the perfect blend of athleticism, moxie, fieldvision, intelligence and arm strength for the NFL. The only player inthe NCAA history to throw for over 10,000 yards and rush for over4,000 yards, Kaepernick has an excellent work ethic that will helphim make the transition from the pistol offense he ran in college tothe 49ers West Coast Offense.// TRANSACTIONSOriginally a 2nd-round (36th overall) draft choice by SF in 2011.// GOLDMINE• Colin was born in Milwaukee, WI, and his mother was a 19-year oldwho worked in retail sales. She was in a tough situation and thoughtthat adoption would be the best way to give her young son a goodlife. She had three requirement for the adoptive family - siblings, financialstability and a sports background. She decided that the bestfit Colin would be with Rick and Teresa Kaepernick and their twochildren, Kyle and Devon.• Even as a 4th grade student at Dutcher Elementary School in Turlock,CA, Colin knew he was going to play for the 49ers. In a letterthat students had to write to their future selves, that despite hissmall stature at the time, Colin saw something special in himself. Hewrote, “I’m 5-2, 91 lbs and a good athelte. I think in 7 seven years iwill be between 6 ft. to 6-4, 140 lbs. I hope I go to a good college infootball, then go to the pros and play on the Niners or the Packers,even if they aren’t good in seven years.”• In the summer of 2010, Colin - who was drafted by the Chicago Cubsin the 2009 MLB Draft - was offered $30,000 to go to Arizona for amonth and throw a few bullpen sessions. Looking ahead to his seniorseason as Nevada’s quarterback, he declined the offer saying, “Whatwould that say about me as a leader of the team?”COACH’S REPORT“You hear talk about Colin being a developmental quarterback. Iheard that a few times after we selected Colin. That goes for all quarterbacks.That is every quarterback who goes from college to theNFL. He is no different. He has got great gifts from Mom, Dad, God. Hecomes with the energy and the ability to think his way to success. Allthose things and more.” - 49ers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh// COLLEGEPlayed in 51 games (47 starts) for the Wolf Pack and was740-1,271-10,098-82TDs-24INTs passing and 600-4,112-59TDs rushingin his career. The only QB in NCAA history to rush for over 1,000yds. three straight seasons and tied NCAA record for most rushingTDs by a QB. Threw for 200 yds. 19 times, 300 yds. six times and400 yds. once. Rushed for 100 yds. 16 times. Just the 6th playerin NCAA history to throw for 2,000 yds. and rush for 1,000 yds. ina season, and only player to accomplish the feat in three straightseasons. In 2010, named 2nd-team All-America by The NFL Draft Report,First-Team All-WAC and WAC co-Offensive POY. Started all 14games and was 233-359-3,022-21TDs-8INTs passing (64.9 pct.), and173-1,206-20TDs rushing. As a junior, was an honorable mentionAll-American by the NFL Draft Report, 2nd-Team All-WAC selectionand the recipient of Nevada’s Golden Helmet Award, given to theteam MVP. Started 13 games and was 166 of 282 pass attempts for20 TDs and 6 INTs, and was 161-1,183-16TDs rushing. In 2008, named2nd-Team All-WAC and was named the WAC’s Offensive POY. Playedin 13 games (12 starts) and was 208-383-2,849-22TDs-7INTs passingand 161-1,130-22TDs rushing. Became the only QB in school historyto rush for 1,000 yds. in a season. Named honorable mentionFreshman All-America by The Sporting News and College FootballNews. Redshirted in 2006.Became the only QB in school history torush for more than 1,000 yds. in a season. Named Freshman All-American honorable mention by The Sporting News and College FootballNews. Redshirted in 2006.// PERSONAL• Attended Pitman (Turlock, CA) HS. Was an all-state nominee in threesports (football, basketball and baseball) and earned the CentralCalifornia Conference MVP honors in football. He was also All-Sac-Joaquin Section, all-conference, all-district and all-academic teamselection in football.• As a senior, completed 112 of 188 passes for 1,954 yds, 25 TDs and 6INTs, while adding 2 TDs rushing on 44 carries.• A highly regarded baseball prospect, he was a two-time all-statepitcher and could throw a 94 mph fastball. He also threw two nohittersduring his senior year.• Selected by the Chicago Cubs as a pitcher in the 43rd round of the2009 MLB Draft.• Born Colin Rand Kaepernick (11/3/87) in Milwaukee, WI.• Majored in management.SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\116// MEDIA GUIDE