Chris Kirksey

Cleveland Browns 71st pick

OLB ·

Iowa · 2014–present

114

Games

487

Solo Tackles

16.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Chris Kirksey is a former outside linebacker out of Iowa, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 71st overall pick (round 3) in the 2014 NFL Draft. He played 114 regular-season games from 2014 to 2022, with the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans.

Draft Details

Year

2014

Round

Round 3

Pick

71st overall

Team

Cleveland Browns

Position

OLB

College

Iowa

Chris Kirksey Career Stats

Primary starter for 5 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2014 draft class in solo tackles (487).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2014	CLE	16	44	34	4	2	4	0	2	1
2015	CLE	15	40	23	5	3.5	5	0	1	1
2016	CLE	16	93	52	11	2.5	7	0	3	0
2017	CLE	16	81	52	6	3.5	6	0	5	2
2018	CLE	7	25	14	1	0	0	2	5	0
2019	CLE	2	6	5	2	0	0	0	0	0
2020	GB	11	42	31	2	2	2	2	4	0
2021	HOU	13	37	38	3	0	2	1	8	0
2022	HOU	17	66	42	6	3	7	2	5	0
Career		113	434	291	40	16.5	33	7	33	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

233 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.72s

Bench Press

16 reps

Vertical Jump

32"

Broad Jump

122"

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