History of Christian Kirksey in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 31, 1992: Christian Kirksey Born

On August 31, 1992, Christian Paul Kirksey was born. He later became a linebacker in the NFL.

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2009: Ninth in Triple Jump

In 2009, Christian Kirksey placed ninth in the triple jump at the MSHSAA State T&F Championships, with a leap of 44 ft 1 in.

2010: Joins Iowa Hawkeyes

In 2010, Christian Kirksey enrolled at the University of Iowa and became a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team, playing primarily on special teams as a freshman.

2010: Suburban North Conference Championship

In 2010, Christian Kirksey placed fourth in the long jump and took bronze in the triple jump at the Suburban North Conference Championship.

2011: Started all 13 Games for Hawkeyes

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.

2012: Named Team Captain

In 2012, Christian Kirksey was named a team captain as a junior. He recorded 95 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks.

December 30, 2013: Accepted Senior Bowl Invitation

On December 30, 2013, Christian Kirksey accepted an invitation to the 2014 Senior Bowl.

2013: Senior Season at Iowa

In 2013, Christian Kirksey, as a senior and team captain, started all 13 games at outside linebacker, finishing third on the team with 104 tackles and earning honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference.

January 25, 2014: Participated in Senior Bowl

On January 25, 2014, Christian Kirksey participated in the Senior Bowl, recording six combined tackles with 1.5 tackles for a loss.

March 24, 2014: Participated at Iowa's Pro Day

On March 24, 2014, Christian Kirksey participated at Iowa's pro day, improving his vertical jump.

June 5, 2014: Signed with Cleveland Browns

On June 5, 2014, Christian Kirksey signed a four-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.

October 19, 2014: Season-High Tackles vs. Jaguars

On October 19, 2014, Christian Kirksey recorded a season-high nine combined tackles in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

2014: Drafted by Cleveland Browns

In 2014, Christian Kirksey was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the NFL draft.

October 4, 2015: First Start of Season

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.

November 15, 2015: Sack Against Steelers

On November 15, 2015, Christian Kirksey collected a combined four tackles and sacked Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

October 9, 2016: Season-High Tackles vs. Patriots

On October 9, 2016, Christian Kirksey collected a season-high 16 combined tackles in a game against the New England Patriots.

2016: Starting Inside Linebacker

In 2016, Christian Kirksey was named the starting right inside linebacker for the Cleveland Browns.

2016: Defensive Coordinator Change

In 2016, after Ray Horton was fired, Gregg Williams changed the Browns defense, resulting in Kirksey moving to weakside linebacker.

May 30, 2017: Contract Extension with Browns

On May 30, 2017, Christian Kirksey signed a four-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.

October 22, 2017: Career-High Tackles

On October 22, 2017, Christian Kirksey recorded a career-high 17 combined tackles during a game against the Tennessee Titans.

November 19, 2017: Sack vs. Jaguars

On November 19, 2017, Christian Kirksey collected 14 combined tackles and sacked Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles.

October 7, 2018: Season-High Tackles vs. Ravens

On October 7, 2018, Christian Kirksey recorded a season-high 12 tackles against the Baltimore Ravens.

October 21, 2018: Second-Career Interception

On October 21, 2018, Christian Kirksey picked off Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston and recovered a fumble.

September 21, 2019: Injured Reserve

On September 21, 2019, Christian Kirksey was placed on injured reserve due to a chest injury.

March 10, 2020: Released by Browns

On March 10, 2020, Christian Kirksey was released by the Cleveland Browns after six seasons.

March 17, 2020: Signed with Green Bay Packers

On March 17, 2020, Christian Kirksey signed a two-year contract with the Green Bay Packers.

October 3, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 3, 2020, Christian Kirksey was placed on injured reserve with a pectoral injury.

November 14, 2020: Activated From Injured Reserve

On November 14, 2020, Christian Kirksey was activated from injured reserve.

February 19, 2021: Released by Packers

On February 19, 2021, Christian Kirksey was released by the Green Bay Packers.

March 24, 2021: Signed with Houston Texans

On March 24, 2021, Christian Kirksey signed with the Houston Texans.

November 6, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 6, 2021, Christian Kirksey was placed on injured reserve.

March 11, 2022: Contract Extension with Texans

On March 11, 2022, Christian Kirksey signed a two-year contract extension with the Houston Texans.

August 28, 2023: Released by Texans

On August 28, 2023, Christian Kirksey was released by the Houston Texans.

August 30, 2023: Signed to Bills Practice Squad

On August 30, 2023, Christian Kirksey was signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills.

April 15, 2024: Retire as a Brown

On April 15, 2024, Christian Kirksey announced that he would sign a one–day contract to retire as a Cleveland Brown.

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