Levon Kirkland

Quick Facts

Full Name	Levon Kirkland
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 17, 1969(1969-02-17)
Age	55
Birthplace	Lamar
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Aquarius

Levon Kirkland Biography

Levon Kirkland is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on February 17, 1969 in Lamar, South Carolina, United States. Lorenzo Levon Kirkland, a former American football player and current coach of the Arizona Cardinals’ outside linebackers, was born February 17, 1969. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a second-round selection in 1992’s NFL Draft. He went on to play 11 seasons in the NFL, including nine seasons with them, one each with the Seattle Seahawks, and one for the Philadelphia Eagles. Clemson was where he played college football.

Kirkland was selected to the 1996 Clemson University All-Centennial Team and inducted into Clemson’s Hall of Fame. After retiring from the NFL in 2004, he returned to Clemson where he earned his sociology degree. He then worked as a coordinator for minority recruitment at Clemson. In 2008, he was inducted into South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. Kirkland is also an Educational Speaker for National Collegiate Scouting Association, and he teaches student-athletes around the country about college recruitment.

Kirkland made the Pro Bowl after the 1997 season as well, making a career-high and team-leading 126 tackles and career-high five sacks, as the Steelers went to the AFC Championship game (losing to the Denver Broncos). Although Kirkland played well in the next three seasons (1998–2000), the Steelers struggled on offense, and failed to make the playoffs, and Kirkland did not earn any more Pro Bowl berths despite his strong play.

In a surprise move, the Steelers waived Kirkland just before the 2001 season due to salary cap pressure. That year many star players were waived due the salary cap including John Randle, Troy Aikman, and Jerry Rice. Kirkland went to the Seattle Seahawks where he became a leader on the defense and had over 100 tackles. The next year, he played his final season for the Eagles, becoming the veteran leader of a defense that ranked seventh in the league and advanced to the NFC Championship game before losing to the Buccaneers.

Kirkland was signed by the Steelers to a six-year contract worth $6 million. The signing bonus is $900,000.

Levon Kirkland Net Worth

Levon Kirkland is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Levon Kirkland 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kirkland, a huge inside linebacker who weighed in at 275 to 300 pounds over his career, was just 6’1″. He was a large, agile and speedy player despite his size. In 1993, he was named the Steelers’ starting inside linebacker, replacing Pro Bowler David Little.

In 1995, he was regarded as the best inside linebacker in the league and had a brilliant performance against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXXX at the end. The Steelers defense held Cowboys to only 15 first downs, Emmitt Smith and Cowboys’ powerful running attack to 56 yards. Despite losing 27-17 to Steelers quarterback Neil O’Donnell. Kirkland recorded 10 tackles and a crucial sack of Dallas quarterback Troy Aikman.

That game and his outstanding 1996 season earned Kirkland his first trip to the Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors after the 1996 season. The Steelers had lost their emotional leader, outside linebacker Greg Lloyd, at the start of the season to a knee injury, but Kirkland took over the mantle of leadership. He also took over Lloyd’s role in pass coverage as the only linebacker in the Steelers nickel defense. Opponents thought Kirkland would not be as adept in pass coverage as the fast Lloyd, but they quickly found out that Kirkland was just as fast and quick. He had four interceptions that season, a high number for an inside linebacker, to go along with four sacks and 114 tackles.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Levon Kirkland Dating?

According to our records, Levon Kirkland married to Keisha Kirkland. As of December 1, 2023, Levon Kirkland’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Levon Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Levon Kirkland celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Levon Kirkland

1. Levon Kirkland played in the NFL for 11 seasons.
2. He was a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks.
3. Kirkland was a two-time Pro Bowler (1996, 1997).
4. He recorded over 1,000 tackles during his career.
5. Kirkland won Super Bowl XXX with the Steelers in 1996.
6. He later became a college football coach at Clemson University.
7. Kirkland coached linebackers at Clemson from 2014-2016.
8. He also served as an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals.
9. Kirkland is considered one of the best linebackers in Steelers history.
10. He was named to the Steelers All-Time Team in 2007.

Where is Levon Kirkland today?

Levon Kirkland – Vice President Of Development – SCFHOF | LinkedIn.

Is Levon Kirkland in the Hall of Fame?

In 1996, Kirkland was named to Clemson University’s All-Centennial team and was inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame in 2001. After retiring from the NFL, he returned to Clemson and earned his sociology degree in 2004 and worked for Clemson coordinating minority recruitment in admissions for the university.

Who did Levon Kirkland play for?

If the College Football Hall of Fame incorporated pro careers, Kirkland would be a no-brainer for induction. The second-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers (1992) was named to the NFL team of the 1990s, retiring in 2002 after finishing with the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles.

Who drafted levon Kirkland?

Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft.

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