Josh Kattus, son of TE Eric, joins Bengals as undrafted free agent

TL;DR

Josh Kattus, son of former Bengals tight end Eric Kattus, has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent. He previously played for the Kentucky Wildcats, recording 505 receiving yards and six touchdowns over four seasons.

Key points

Josh Kattus signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent
He is the son of former Bengals tight end Eric Kattus
Kattus had 505 receiving yards and six touchdowns at Kentucky
Eric Kattus played for the Bengals from 1986 to 1991
Josh has two brothers involved in football

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Josh Kattus, a former Moeller High School standout and the son of former Bengals tight end Eric Kattus, is among Cincinnati's undrafted free-agent signings.

The Kattus signing was first reported by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Kattus had 505 receiving yards on 38 catches with six touchdowns over the past four seasons for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Eric Kattus, a former Colerain High School standout, had 698 receiving yards on 66 catches with five TDs over six seasons for the Bengals from 1986 to 1991. Kattus scored a touchdown in the Bengals' 41-14 playoff win against Houston on January 6, 1991.

Josh's brother, Justin, played at St. Xavier before following Josh to UK. Their younger brother, Tucker, who also played at St. X, is an offensive lineman at Clemson.

Josh Kattus had 505 receiving yards on 38 catches with six touchdowns over the past four seasons for the Kentucky Wildcats.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer:

Q&A

Who is Josh Kattus and what are his college stats?

Josh Kattus is a former player for the Kentucky Wildcats, where he had 505 receiving yards and six touchdowns over four seasons.

What is the significance of Josh Kattus signing with the Bengals?

Josh Kattus is the son of Eric Kattus, a former Bengals tight end, making his signing notable for the family's legacy with the team.

What did Eric Kattus achieve during his time with the Bengals?

Eric Kattus recorded 698 receiving yards and five touchdowns over six seasons with the Bengals from 1986 to 1991, including a touchdown in a playoff win.