High School: A 2011 graduate of Liberty HS Madera, Calif…competed in football, track and basketball for the Hawks…named first team all-North Sequoia League as a tight end and was second team defensive line selection as a senior…caught 11 passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns that season…also made 31 tackles with four sacks…was the NSL champion in the 400 as a sophomore…was also part of two NSL winning 4x400 relay teams.

Personal: Born 1-17-93…plans to major in communication studies and would like to teach following his playing career…parents are Dean and Julie Kirkman.