From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Christian Kirksey made an impact.
Christian Kirksey is a former American football linebacker who played in the NFL. Kirksey played college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Over his NFL career, he also played for the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, and Buffalo Bills, demonstrating his versatility and experience within the league.
In 2011, Christian Kirksey started all 13 games for the Iowa Hawkeyes, recording 62 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, three pass break-ups, and two forced fumbles.
On December 30, 2013, Christian Kirksey accepted an invitation to the 2014 Senior Bowl.
On January 25, 2014, Christian Kirksey participated in the Senior Bowl, recording six combined tackles with 1.5 tackles for a loss.
On March 24, 2014, Christian Kirksey participated at Iowa's pro day, improving his vertical jump.
On June 5, 2014, Christian Kirksey signed a four-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.
On October 19, 2014, Christian Kirksey recorded a season-high nine combined tackles in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In 2014, Christian Kirksey was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the NFL draft.
On October 4, 2015, Christian Kirksey earned his first start of the season after Robertson suffered an ankle injury. He also sacked Philip Rivers in the game.
On November 15, 2015, Christian Kirksey collected a combined four tackles and sacked Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
On October 9, 2016, Christian Kirksey collected a season-high 16 combined tackles in a game against the New England Patriots.
In 2016, Christian Kirksey was named the starting right inside linebacker for the Cleveland Browns.
In 2016, after Ray Horton was fired, Gregg Williams changed the Browns defense, resulting in Kirksey moving to weakside linebacker.
On May 30, 2017, Christian Kirksey signed a four-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.
On October 22, 2017, Christian Kirksey recorded a career-high 17 combined tackles during a game against the Tennessee Titans.
On November 19, 2017, Christian Kirksey collected 14 combined tackles and sacked Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles.
On October 7, 2018, Christian Kirksey recorded a season-high 12 tackles against the Baltimore Ravens.
On October 21, 2018, Christian Kirksey picked off Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston and recovered a fumble.
On March 10, 2020, Christian Kirksey was released by the Cleveland Browns after six seasons.
On March 17, 2020, Christian Kirksey signed a two-year contract with the Green Bay Packers.
On February 19, 2021, Christian Kirksey was released by the Green Bay Packers.
On March 24, 2021, Christian Kirksey signed with the Houston Texans.
On March 11, 2022, Christian Kirksey signed a two-year contract extension with the Houston Texans.
On August 28, 2023, Christian Kirksey was released by the Houston Texans.
On August 30, 2023, Christian Kirksey was signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills.
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