Colin Kaepernick went to the University of Nevada, Reno , where he played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack and graduated with a degree in business management in 2011.

Quick Scoop: Colin Kaepernick’s College

  • Colin Kaepernick attended the University of Nevada, Reno on a football scholarship.
  • He starred as a dual-threat quarterback for the Nevada Wolf Pack and became one of the Western Athletic Conference’s standout players.
  • He maintained an almost perfect 4.0 GPA and completed a bachelor’s degree in business management in 2011 before entering the NFL Draft.

A Bit More Context

  • Nevada was the only school to offer him a football scholarship, which he accepted in 2006, redshirting his first year and playing from 2007–2010.
  • His success there set multiple conference records and made him a notable prospect, leading to his selection by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011 NFL Draft.

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