Christian Kirk is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. Playing in Arizona suits Kirk perfectly as he was born in Scottsdale. Kirk was highly recruited out of high school, having been an excellent wide receiver and running back. As a five-star recruit, Kirk elected to attend Texas A&M to play college football. Kirk lived up to his high expectations by winning the SEC Freshman of the Year Award in 2015. The Cardinals drafted Kirk in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Now in 2020, Kirk is part of a loaded receiving group in Arizona that also features DeAndre Hopkins and Larry Fitzgerald.
Christian Kirk attended Saguaro High School in his hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona. Kirk was both a wide receiver and a running back for the football team. He totaled over 5,000 yards in his final two seasons, including over 3,000 his senior season. Kirk was a highly-recruited five-star athlete who ultimately committed to Texas A&M.
Kirk became a big role player in the Texas A&M passing game from the moment he stepped on campus. Kirk was a starting wide receiver for the Aggies in the first game of his freshman season. He began his career with six catches for 106 yards, one touchdown and also a 79-yard punt return for a touchdown.
Kirk’s best college season was arguably his freshman season. He finished his first year in College Station with 80 receptions for 1,009 yards and seven touchdowns. He also has two return touchdowns. Kirk played just three years at Texas A&M before declaring for the 2018 NFL Draft. He finished his career with 234 receptions for 2,856 yards and 26 receiving touchdowns to go along with his six return touchdowns.
Kirk was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the 47th overall pick. In his rookie season, Kirk played in 12 games, starting in seven. He began his NFL career with 43 receptions for 590 yards and three touchdowns during his rookie season. A foot injury ended his season in Week 13.
Kirk followed up a solid rookie campaign with another solid season in 2019. He totaled 68 receptions for 709 yards and three touchdowns. He entered the 2020 season with high expectations. He had his two best career games in back-to-back weeks in Week 6 and Week 7 when he recorded two receiving touchdowns in each game.
Christian Kirk signed a four-year deal worth $5.9 million after being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals. He has an endorsement deal with Adidas. Kirk has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Christian Kirk was born in Scottsdale, Arizona to Melissa and Evan Kirk. Kirk was a highly-recruited star football player in high school. His girlfriend is Ozzy Ozkan.
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