High School: Was a three-year letterwinner at Rockhurst High School... Played fullback, linebacker and punter in high school.

Personal: Born in Ankeny, Iowa... Plans to major in business... Son of Jill and Kim Kirkman... Has two siblings.

Favorites: Best part of football - Hitting; Athlete - Lawrence Taylor; Non-Sports Hero - Kyle Davis; Movie - Any Given Sunday; TV Show - Entourage; Food - Ice Cream; Best thing about KU - It is in Lawrence