David Kircus
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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Born: | Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S. | February 19, 1980||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Imlay City (MI) | ||||||
College: | Grand Valley State | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2003 / Round: 6 / Pick: 175 | ||||||
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David Kircus (born February 19, 1980) is a former
Kircus has also been a member of the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Montreal Alouettes, Las Vegas Locomotives, and Omaha Nighthawks.
Early years
Kircus attended Imlay City High School in
College career
Kircus attended Grand Valley State University, where he was a member of the 2002 NCAA Division II Football Championship team. During his senior season in 2002, Kircus set a college record with 35 touchdown receptions in a single season. Kircus finished his collegiate career with an NCAA record 80 career touchdown receptions. He was twice named all-conference in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and was twice named a Division II All-American.
Following his senior season, Kircus participated in the 2003 Hula Bowl, where he earned Most Valuable Player of the game as well as Offensive MVP scoring 2 touchdowns and over 100 yards receiving.[citation needed]
Professional career
Kircus was selected in the
Kircus spent the 2006 with the Denver Broncos, where he recorded 9 receptions for 187 yards, and also returned 6 punts for 86 yards. He was active in all 16 games that season. He did not appear in a game during the 2007 NFL season after being released by the Broncos during training camp.
Kircus signed with the Miami Dolphins for the 2008 NFL season, but was released during training camp.[5]
In 2009 Kircus signed with the
Kircus signed with the Omaha Nighthawks for the 2010 UFL season.[7] However, on September 18, 2010, he was released by the team[8] following an arrest on misdemeanor charges outside a gas station in Rockford, Michigan.[9] Kircus' misdemeanor charge was reduced due to an investigation proving he acted out of instinct on his September arrest that resulted in his release from the Nighthawks.
Personal life
Nicknamed "Circus Kircus" by Grand Valley Lanthorn sports editor Michael Kohon for his acrobatic catches, he is the son of Anthony and Elaine Kircus. He grew up in Imlay City, The Gateway to the Thumb of Michigan.
After being cut by the Lions in 2005, Kircus was employed as a sandwich artist at a Subway in Howell, Michigan. The store, owned by a friend, allowed Kircus to remain in the Metro Detroit area while still pursuing his football career.[10]
In May 2007, Kircus was involved in an early morning altercation with a man in
On September 15, 2010, Kircus was arrested at a gas station in Rockford, Michigan. He was charged with obstructing a police officer and driving with a suspended license.[17]
References
- ^ Reens, Nate (September 15, 2010). "Former Grand Valley State, Detroit Lions wide receiver David Kircus in trouble with law again". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 16 September 2010.
- ^ "Drew And Mike – December 7, 2020 – The Drew and Mike Show". Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Lions vs. Cowboys - Box Score - October 31, 2004 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "David Kircus latest news and rumors". 4 December 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-12-04. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ Silver, Steve (6 August 2009). "UFL Las Vegas signs 19 players - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". Lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Ex-Grand Valley State All-American David Kircus preps for second season in UFL". Mlive.com. 23 August 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Ex-Grand Valley State receiver David Kircus cut by UFL's Omaha Nighthawks". Mlive.com. 19 September 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Former Grand Valley State, Detroit Lions wide receiver David Kircus in trouble with law again". Mlive.com. 16 September 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ Williamson, Bill (16 August 2006). "Kircus a breadwinner". Denver Post.
- ^ Klis, Mike (21 May 2007). "Probe eyeing Broncos' Kircus in alleged assault". Denver Post.
- ^ "Kircus passes lie-detector test to stay with Broncos". ESPN.com. 29 May 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ Klis, Mike (22 May 2007). "Broncos' Kircus hit with assault charge". Denver Post.
- ^ a b "Ex-Bronco Kircus serving probation for assault". ESPN.com. 9 February 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Former Grand Valley State and Lions receiver David Kircus files for bankruptcy". Mlive.com. 24 July 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ Florio, Mike (24 July 2010). "David Kircus files for bankruptcy, victim seeks damages". Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Kircus arrested again". Woodtv.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2021.