Green Bay Packers’ tight end Tucker Kraft got honored with the Community Service Award on August 22, 2025, during a luncheon held at Lambeau Field’s Atrium. That day drew in more than 1,100 supporters, along with team members and staff, as everyone gathered after training camp wrapped up, also marking the start of the new season.
Kraft earned praise not just for games, though, but for backing the Cheyenne River Youth Project back home in Timber Lake, South Dakota. Thanks to the NFL’s "My Cause My Cleats," he's made a difference for young people on the Cheyenne River Sioux land. Fans noticed. His teammates saw it too. So did everyone at Green Bay.
The Welcome Back Luncheon started over six decades ago and remains a classic Packers event. Folks can chat with athletes face-to-face, grab seats at set tables, and also relax while sharing stories alongside team stars. Rookie kicker Mark McNamee attended for the first time and was paired with defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Even head coach Matt LaFleur spoke to attendees and highlighted Kraft’s contributions to the community.
Laurie Radke, president and CEO of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, said, “What an energy booster! It just fills your soul to see the community come and support their team. It’s wonderful.”
Kraft also spent time signing autographs and thanking fans who brought donations for his community work.
Tucker Kraft’s Community Work Stands Out
Tight ends Tucker Kraft (85) and Luke Musgrave (88) during the 2023 Green Bay Packers’ rookie minicamp on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Don Hutson Center indoor practice facility in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Tucker Kraft’s efforts off-field match his leadership on it. Supporting youth through CRYP and the My Cause My Cleats program shows his commitment to giving back. Fans and teammates see him as more than a player. He is someone who uses his platform to make a real difference.
Later in the 2025 season, Kraft tore his ACL in a match versus the Panthers. Back then, he was headed toward more than 70 receptions plus nearly 1,100 yards - something no Packers tight end had ever hit before. Coach Matt LaFleur praised him, saying, “He’s a hell of a player, a hell of a teammate, hell of a guy. It’s unfortunate, but other guys will step up.”
Rookie Luke Musgrave and John FitzPatrick took over Kraft’s role for the rest of the season.
Still injured or not, Kraft continued to make a significant impact. Because of how he showed up for people and stuck by his crew, folks still get fired up watching him. The Welcome Back Luncheon event made it clear - respect comes easy when you earn it everywhere, not just where the game happens.
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