He attended Wesley Chapel High School before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida after his freshman year.

He initially committed to play college football at Oregon over an offer from Auburn.

[6] McKitty finished his junior season with 23 receptions for 241 yards and graduated a year early.

[7] McKitty joined the Georgia Bulldogs and was eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer.

[8] He became a starter for Georgia three games into the 2020 season and finished the year with six receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown.