Personal
Kaepernick has multiple tattoos on his arms, many of which contain Biblical verses as a manifestation of his Christian belief. He was baptized Methodist, confirmed Lutheran, and attended a Baptist church during his college years.
When he was 10 years old, Kaepernick acquired a pet tortoise named Sammy. The tortoise since has grown to weigh 115 pounds. When he was in 4th grade, Kaepernick wrote himself a letter, predicting that he would be 6 feet 4 inches and would "then go to the pros and play on the Niners or Packers even if they aren't good in seven years."
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