Sam Kirkland

Class:
Redshirt
Hometown:
Chesapeake, Va.
High School:
Deep Creek

Sam Kirkland heads into the spring as the projected starter at flanker.

2009 Sophomore Season

Had 18 catches for 154 yards in 11 games…earned a pair of starts…scored on an 86-yard reverse on Kent State first offensive play against Bowling Green Oct. 10…had a career-day Oct. 24 at Ohio, hauling in five catches for 80 yards, including a career-long 42-yard reception…had six games with multiple receptions.

2008 Redshirt Freshman Season

Began season listed as a defensive back but found way onto the field as a wide receiver…finished year with seven receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns…also saw action as a kick returner, bringing back six kicks for 117 yards…made first career start at wide receiver on Nov. 12 against Temple and caught two passes for 27 yards and a touchdown…hauled in an 18-yard touchdown at Bowling Green Nov. 1 for his first career score.

2007 Freshman Season

Redshirted.

Prior to Kent State

Earned all-district honors twice and all-region honors once at Deep Creek High School…defensively, collected seven interceptions and 67 total tackles in his career…also accounted for nearly 3,700 yards and 38 total touchdowns on offense as a quarterback…also lettered in track and field…coached by David Cox.

Personal

Born Nov. 8, 1988…parents are Samuel and Jacqueline Kirkland…has a younger sister, Shaterra…majoring in justice studies.