25 NCAA players that could appear on a future Madden NFL cover
By Roje Smith
10. Christian Kirk – WR – Texas A&M Aggies
In the same fashion as Adoreé Jackson, Christian Kirk was a multi-position beast before stepping foot on a college campus, having played wide receiver, running back, cornerback, and return specialist for Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kirk dominated during his senior year by rushing for 1,692 yards and 25 TDs, all while reeling in 61 catches for 1,187 and 17 TDs. This earned him All-American honors and the Gatorade Player of the Year award for Arizona.
As a true freshman for Texas A&M last year, Kirk made his presence in the competitive SEC conference, finishing with 80 receptions for 1,009 yards and eight total TDs. His outstanding debut season earned him several honors including SEC Freshman of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year, and Freshman All-American. He was also named to the All-SEC first team.
Kirk’s skill set, athleticism, and production have led to him receiving comparisons with NFL star receiver Antonio Brown. If he continues his stellar play while polishing the technical aspects of his game, he will easily become a household name when he turns pro — a guy who has star potential written all over him. Some may have thought that Johnny Manziel would be the first Texas A&M offensive player to grace a Madden cover. Not with Christian Kirk lurking in the shadows.
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