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Introduction
Kirk Cousins is an American professional football player who was born in Holland, Michigan on 19th August 1988. He is a quarterback & played at Holland Christian High School. He played his college football at Michigan State where he was named Second Team All-Big Ten. Cousins was drafted #102 by the Washington Redskins in the 2012 NFL Draft and has played his entire NFL career for the Redskins. In 2012 he was named the NFL Pepsi Rookie of the Week and the FedEx Clutch Player of the Week.
Three years later In 2015, he was the NFL completion percentage leader and a two-time NFC Offensive Player of the Week. He then threw the 65th perfect game in NFL history in 2015 and also managed the Washington Redskins franchise record for most completions in a game with 33 and in a season with 379. Apart from this he also set a Redskins record for yardage in a season with 4,166 and was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month in December 2015.
Quick Facts
| Name | Kirk Daniel Cousins. |
| Date of Birth | 19th August 1988. |
| Birthplace | Barrington, Illinois, U.S. |
| Age | 35 Years ( As of 2024). |
| Star Sign | Leo. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Profession | American football quarterback. |
| Father’s Name | Don Cousins. |
| Mother’s Name | Maryann Cousins. |
| Height | 191 Cm/ 6 Feet 3 Inches. |
| Weight | 93 Kgs / 205 Lbs. |
| Hair Color | Brown. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Years Active | 2012–present. |
| NFL Draft | 2012 / Round 4 / Pick: 102. |
| Position | Quarterback. |
| High School | Holland Christian (Holland, Michigan) |
| College | Michigan State (2007–2011). |
| Marital Status | Married (2014). |
| Wife | Julie Hampton. |
| Children | The couple has two sons together, Cooper Cousins & Turner Cousins. |
| Net Worth | $ 120 Million (INR 10,07.47 Cr). |
| Social Media | |
| Twitter 331.6K Followers | Twitter/Cousins |
| Instagram 445k followers | Instagram/Cousins |
| Facebook 175k followers | Facebook/Cousins |
| Last Updated | August 2024 |
Salary & Contract
He joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2018 & then signed a fully guaranteed $84 million (INR 6,84.73 Cr) contract. In June 2017 and June 2018, season Cousins earned $30 million (INR 2,44.54 Cr) which includes salary and endorsements. It was more than enough to make him one of the highest-paid NFL players in the World. After that in the June 2019 and June 2020 season, he earned approx $60 million (INR 4,89.09 Cr). Then he signed a two-year $66 million (INR 5,38.00 Cr) contract extension in March 2020 which also came with a $30 million (INR 2,44.54 Cr) signing bonus.
Career
Cousins was always interested in football from a very early age. He once broke his ankle in his junior year while playing football. To make an impression on colleges he was forced to attend camps. In 2016, he declared an unrestricted free agent.No other teams in the NFL could sign him due to the Redskins using a non-exclusive franchise year tag on him. This was a one-year, $20 million ( INR 1,63.03 Cr) contract. The Minnesota Vikings signed him on 13th March 2018, on a 3-year contract for $84 million (INR 6,84.73 Cr). After that, he has been with the team signing others’ contract extensions.
In 2016, he has declared an unrestricted free agent.No other teams in the NFL could sign him due to the Redskins using a non-exclusive franchise year tag on him.
In 2015, he was the NFL completion percentage leader and a two-time NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
FAQ
Q.How old is Kirk Cousins?
Ans:- As of 2024 he is 35 years old.
