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.