Kirk Daniel Cousins, better known as Kirk Cousins is an American football quarterback who will enter his thirteenth NFL season with the Atlanta Falcons. In March 2024, Cousins signed a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons as he was released by the Vikings after the 2023 NFL season. Over his twelve-season career, Cousins initially played for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) before joining the Minnesota Vikings. With four Pro Bowl selections and a list of notable achievements and accolades throughout his career, Cousins has solidified his position among the league’s successful quarterbacks.
Born in Barrington, Illinois, Cousins began his football journey at Holland Christian High School where he concluded his high school career with 3,204 passing yards, 40 touchdowns along with 18 interceptions. In addition to football, he also participated in baseball and basketball. At the conclusion of his high school career, he committed to playing college football at Michigan State.
Cousins continued to impress his teammates, coaches, and spectators, delivering stellar performances throughout his collegiate career. He also secured the 2011 Lowes’s Senior CLASS Award and was named as Second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches.
Cousins was selected in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins being the 102nd overall pick. He spent his first six NFL seasons with the Redskins from 2012 to 2017, before joining the Vikings in 2018. Cousins has displayed consistency and diligence throughout his NFL career. Unfortunately, his 2023 campaign came to an end, after he suffered an Achilles injury, he was placed on the injured reserve list.
Who is Kirk Cousins' Wife?
Kirk Cousins' wife is Julie Hampton. Hampton is a businesswoman and a philanthropist. The couple got married in 2014 and have two sons together. She was born and raised in Georgia.
She attended the University of Georgia in Athens. After graduation, she began her professional journey as a primary school teacher. The couple jointly launched a charitable organization, the Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation. In addition, they co-own a golf course.
Julie Hampton’s Age
Hampton was born in 1989 in Alpharetta, Georgia, and will turn 35 in 2024. However, no reliable source confirms her exact date of birth.
What Does Julie Hampton Do for Living?
Hampton is a businesswoman and a philanthropist. She is the co-founder of the Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation. She was also a former primary school teacher.
Julie Hampton’s Family
Hampton has a family of 5 members, including her father Mike Hampton, mother Sue Hampton, two brothers named Steve and Scott Hampton, and herself. There is very limited information available about her family. as of July 2024.
Julie Hampton’s Social Media
Hampton is actively engaged on social media, posting updates about herself, her family, and moments from her life. As of July 2024, she has been followed by over 60.6 K followers on Instagram and her official Instagram username is @juliehcousins.
How Long Kirk Cousins and Julie Hampton Have Been Dating?
Cousins and Hampton met through a mutual connection in 2012. Later in 2013, Cousins proposed to Hampton on the balcony of the Capitol Building. The couple tied the knot on 28 June 2014 in Atlanta, in the presence of family and close friends. They have been happily married for almost a decade and have two sons together named Turner and Cooper.
FAQs on Kirk Cousins
A. Kirk Cousins is 35 years old, as of March 2024. He was born on 19 August 1988.
A. Kirk Cousins wear jersey number 18, representing the Atlanta falcons in the NFL.
A. Kirk Cousins signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons valued at $180 million, including a signing bonus amount of $50,000,000, and an average annual salary of $45,000,000.
A. Kirk Cousins and his wife, Julie have two sons together named Cooper and Turner.