Still, if Kirksey is out for an extended period, Green Bay could look to sign a veteran, especially since the club is also starting UDFA rookie Krys Barnes at the other inside linebacker spot. They also haven’t invested in the MLB position since AJ Hawk. [29] On October 14, Kirksey intercepted Los Angeles Chargers' Philip Rivers, his first-career interception. 5 in the NFL in tackles (Sportradar)...Added 2½ sacks and three passes defensed...Was voted the PFWA Dino Lucarelli Good Guy Award winner…Recorded five games with 10-plus tackles…At Philadelphia (Sept. 11): Posted six tackles (four solo) and a sack of QB Carson Wentz on third-and-4 in the first quarter for a loss of 4 yards that backed the Eagles up to the 28-yard line and forced a 46-yard field goal by Caleb Sturgis that missed wide right…Vs. Total Packers features new LB Christian Kirksey, who recognizes the greatness of the Packers organization. Fiedorowicz draws attention at NFL pro day", Cleveland Browns Pick ILB Christian Kirksey at No. Missed a few in Season 5?! Wes Hodkiewicz takes a look at Christian Kirksey's tackling talents as well as Rashan Gary's strong training camp performance in this edition of Packers Daily. In Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, Kirksey recorded another 12 tackles during the 42–21 win. Kirksey's best performance at the combine was in the broad jump where he tied for fifth out of 30 players in his position. [13], Throughout training camp, Kirksey competed against Craig Robertson for the job as the starting right inside linebacker. Wayne Larrivee takes a look at Kenny Clark's high-level production and Christian Kirksey's impact to Green Bay's defense in this edition of Packers Daily. Christian Paul Kirksey (born August 31, 1992) is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). PERSONAL: Given name Christian Paul Kirksey…Born in St. Louis, Mo. Al Tielemans, AP 6 / 32 The Packers lack of depth goes back by a decade or more. [34], On March 17, 2020, Kirksey signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. [38], Kirksey is featured in Madden NFL 15, however, when used in the gamemode "Madden Ultimate Team", he is on the Tennessee Titans; due to a glitch, his in-game avatar appears as 1 ft 2 in in height, which makes him the first "Foottall" player in Madden history. During the game, Kirksey led the team with 12 tackles (6 solo) in the 43–34 win. 2014: Played in all 16 games with eight starts...Registered 75 tackles (29 solo), three passes defensed, two sacks and one forced fumble…Was the recipient of the Maurice Bassett Award, given to the most outstanding rookie in Browns training camp, as determined by local media…At Pittsburgh (Sept. 7: In his NFL debut, posted his first career sack, bringing down QB Ben Roethlisberger for a 5-yard loss in the third quarter to help force a punt...At Jacksonville (Oct. 19): Posted seven tackles (five solo) and a sack along with two tackles on special teams...Vs. On December 30, 2013, it was announced that Kirksey had accepted his invitation to appear in the 2014 Senior Bowl. L.A. Chargers (Oct. 14): Finished with an assisted tackle, an interception and a career-high two passes defensed…At Tampa Bay (Oct. 21): Posted 10 tackles (seven solo), an interception, a pass defensed and a fumble recovery. Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images. Baltimore (Oct. 7): Registered a season-best 12 tackles (seven solo) in the 12-9 OT win…Vs. LB Christian Kirksey sits down for an online chat with Larry McCarren to discuss his fit with the Packers' defense and a look at the upcoming virtual offseason. Kirksey continued to compete for the starting inside linebacker role against Robertson throughout training camp. Played in 73 games with 54 starts for the Cleveland Browns over six seasons (2014-19) and registered 463 tackles (288 solo), 11½ sacks, two interceptions, 17 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. 4 in the NFL (Sportradar)…Matched his career high (2015) with 3½ sacks...Set career highs with five passes defensed and two forced fumbles...Added a fumble recovery…Played every defensive snap, joining Browns LB Joe Schobert and N.Y. Martinez and Ryan were later round picks. [28], On October 7, 2018, Kirksey recorded a season-high 12 tackles against the Baltimore Ravens. ), where he earned All-America and all-state honors after leading the conference with 163 tackles as a senior along with nine tackles for a loss, three sacks and two INTs…Registered 89 tackles as a junior and helped his team win a state title…His head coach was former NFL linebacker Mike Jones…Also lettered in track as a member of the school's 2008 state championship team…Also played basketball…Community involvement: Was active with Camp Courageous, which aims to foster independence and better the quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities through outdoor activities…Was very active in the Cleveland community, visiting numerous schools, hospitals and youth football camps…Hosted A Kirkoland Story: Cleveland Family Adoption, Backpack Giveaway at I PROMISE School, Taste of the Browns and many more. On October 22, 2017, he recorded a career-high 17 combined tackles during a 12–9 loss to the Tennessee Titans. [12] He was the ninth linebacker selected in 2014. Selected by Cleveland in the third round (No. Started 38 consecutive games from the beginning of his sophomore year to the end of his senior season at the University of Iowa and was named defensive captain for each of his final two seasons. On November 19, 2017, Kirksey collected 14 combined tackles and sacked Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Blake Bortles in a 19–7 loss. Christian Paul Kirksey (born August 31, 1992) is an American football linebacker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).