George Karlaftis — Purdue Football Star and Chiefs Defensive Powerhouse — Heading to His Third Consecutive Super Bowl
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to George Karlaftis (BS selling and sales management ’21), Purdue football alum, current defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs and two-time Super Bowl champion. We spoke with George right before the 2024 NFL season and now he’s heading to his third consecutive Super Bowl in three years. The Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9. In this episode you will: Follow George’s journey from playing water polo in Athens, Greece, to football at West Lafayette High School in Indiana. Learn what drew George to Purdue football and how he balanced being an All-Big Ten first team athlete with earning a degree in selling and sales management. Discover George’s favorite Purdue moments, including staying close to family and the memorable upset against Michigan State in 2021. Hear about George’s rapid NFL success — from being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs to winning two Super Bowls in his first two seasons. Get behind-the-scenes insights into his NFL career, including his biggest mentors on the Chiefs and the toughest quarterback he’s faced. Whether you’re a Purdue or NFL fan, you don’t want to miss this incredible episode with an alum whose Boilermaker persistence has helped shape him into the two-time Super Bowl champ he is today.