American football quarterback
Born: August 19, 1988
Kirk Cousins is an American football quarterback born on August 19, 1988, in Barrington, Illinois. He played college football at Michigan State University, where he became a standout player, leading the Spartans to a Big Ten Championship in 2010.
Cousins was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Initially a backup, he eventually took over as the starting quarterback, setting multiple franchise records during his tenure. In 2018, Cousins signed a fully guaranteed three-year, $84 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at that time.
With the Vikings, Cousins has been known for his consistency and durability, leading the team to several playoff appearances. He was selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times and achieved his career-high passing yards in 2022. Off the field, Cousins is known for his leadership and philanthropy, including his work with the International Justice Mission. His reputation as a dependable quarterback with strong leadership skills has made him a respected figure in the NFL.
Kirk Cousins’s 5 most popular quotes
- What impact are you making, not only today, but for eternity? What impact are you making to leave a legacy?
- I think at times where I fail as a leader is probably when I haven’t allowed the Holy Spirit to lead and when I do allow the Holy Spirit to handle it – I think that’s when I’m most successful as a leader.
- Sometimes when I get frustrated and ticked off, there’s a little more fire there. It can also get you in trouble if you’re not careful, but I think within reason it can help you.
- I’m totally cool being self-deprecating.
- Discipleship, following Jesus Christ is the toughest thing that you’re going do in your whole life. You’re not going to find anything tougher.
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