George Karlaftis Girlfriend: Meet Kaia Harris, NFL DE’s Partner Who Started Their Relationship at Age 15

George Karlaftis, a two-time Super Bowl champion, continues to thrill spectators with his noteworthy accolades in the NFL. Hailing from Athens, Greece, George has shown athletic endurance since a young age, excelling in football. A PFWA All-Rookie Team honoree, he has attained unexpected popularity because of his mindful understanding of the sport, making him one of the most distinguished defensive ends in football, with career records of  80 tackles and 15 TFLs.

The 23-year-old athlete left a remarkable legacy during his college football career at Purdue University, securing several honors including the All-Big Ten award. This led him to become a major pick in the NFL Draft 2022 by one of the league’s best franchises, the Kansas City Chiefs. George is continuing his upward trajectory in the NFL, leaving fans curious about his personal life beyond the field, particularly his relationship with Kaia Harris, which has sparked significant interest.

Who is George Karlaftis’s Girlfriend, Kaia Harris?

Since 2021, Kaia Harris has lifted the curtain on her relationship with the NFL defensive end, making sports enthusiasts curious about her personality. However, Kaia appears to prefer privacy, as evidenced by her private Instagram account. Nonetheless, her career-focused social media profiles provide insights into her life and profession.

Growing up in Indiana, USA, she was born on May 4, 1999, to Cindy Gong-Harris and Courtney Harris. Her parents are part of the Sigma Koki Group, which sells optical components and optomechanics worldwide, working as Business Development Directors at Purus Lab at Optosigma. The eldest child in her family, Kaia, was influenced greatly by her parents. She worked part time with the International Group of Optics for nearly a year and two months.

Kaia attended the same school as her NFL boyfriend, completing high school in West Lafayette, Indiana, in 2017. She then joined Purdue University from 2018 to 2022, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in science, marketing, and licentiate. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Law at the University of Missouri in Columbia, which she is set to complete next year.

Kaia has also gained experience in technical marketing, having worked as a Technical Marketing Intern at Caterpillar for four months. In addition, she worked with the law firm Husch Blackwell as a Summer Associate in 2023, where she was honored for her diversity position and contributions. She worked on several research projects, including insolvency, bankruptcy, and education, at the firm in Kansas City, Missouri.

Aside from her marketing endeavors, Kaia also holds noteworthy accolades in her college athletic career. Like her NFL boyfriend, she excelled as a track and field athlete at Purdue University and the University of Missouri. In 2019, she displayed her determination at the track and field indoor competition at Purdue. Nearly two years later, she caught the attention of many with her spectacular performance, earning the prestigious Big Ten Sportsmanship honor in 2021. She continued to achieve success in running track, securing a throw of 54.11 meters on April 2, 2021, and finishing in the top two in the outdoor discus. She also holds the honor of being named as USTFCCCA All-Academic Team and Academic All-Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field in 2021.

Amidst her athletic achievements during college, the love between the NFL couple blossomed during their high school days in 2016 when they first crossed paths. Since then, they have been dating each other.

George Karlaftis’s high school love story

From high school to Purdue University, they studied together. Kaia officially disclosed her relationship with the Chiefs’ star through her Facebook profile on June 19, 2021.

In November 2021, their relationship gained more attention when a video titled “The Journey of George Karlaftis” went viral. The video highlighted George’s love and support for Kaia, especially following her scary 2019 car accident. The Big Ten Network also shared the video on its X handle on November 14, 2021, with the caption, “It was crazy seeing the person you love in that kind of state. George Karlaftis (@TheGK3) did all he could to be by girlfriend Kaia Harris’ side following her scary 2019 car accident.”

Since the couple officially announced their relationship, they have often been spotted together, spending quality time with each other. Kaia’s support for George also made waves during the Super Bowl. On September 18, 2021, George expressed his love for his girlfriend on Instagram, sharing a couple of snaps with a heartwarming caption: “Can’t believe it’s already been 5 years @kaia.harris. Seems like it was just yesterday when I met you at Lambert…wow! I love you so much and can’t wait to see what the future holds for us❤️.”

Despite George Karlaftis’s busy schedule due to his football commitments, he makes sure to devote adequate time to Kaia Harris. He also posts pictures of their outings on his Instagram account actively, keeping fans updated.