Kirk Cousins Height, Age, Affairs, Stats, Biography And More

Published On: November 11, 2026

Kirk Cousins Height, Age, Affairs, Stats, Biography And More

Kirk Cousins is an American professional football quarterback who was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 4^th round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. While playing with Washington, Cousins set several franchise records and was named to the 2017 Pro Bowl.

In six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, he earned three Pro Bowl Selections and ranks third in the Vikings’ all-time passing yards list. He is widely acknowledged for his strong Christian faith and dedication to his family and charitable endeavors.

Kirk Cousins Biography

Real Name	Kirk Daniel Cousins
Nickname	Kirk Cousins
Profession	Professional football quarterback
Date of Birth	19 August 1988
Age	38 years old (as of November 2026)
Birth Place	Barrington, Illinois, USA
Nationality	American
Gender	Male
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christina
Hobbies	Traveling, and other
Instagram	@kirkcousins

Early Life

Kirk Cousins was born on 19 August 1988 in Barrington, Illinois, United States. He is 38 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Leo. His family moved to West Michigan, where he attended Holland Christian High School in Holland, Michigan. Initially, Cousins was considering signing with Toledo or Western Michigan.

Kirk Cousins Relationships And More

Kirk Cousins married Julie Hampton Cousins in 2014; they met through a mutual family friend in 2012, and Kirk proposed 18 months later on a balcony at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Kirk and Julie have two sons: Cooper, born in September 2017, and Turner, born in March 2019.

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriend	Julie
Spouse/Wife	Julie Hampton (m. 2014)
Children	Son – Cooper and Turner Daughter – Not known

Kirk Cousins Family

He is the second of three children, with an older brother, Kyle, and a younger sister, Karalyne. His father, Don Cousins, is a pastor who has served at Discovery Church in Orlando, Florida. His mother, Maryann, worked for over three decades as a flight attendant with United Airlines and attended the University of Iowa, where she studied nursing and was part of the dance team.

Father’s Name	Don Cousins
Mother’s Name	Mary Ann Cousins
Brother’s Name	Not known
Sister’s Name	Karalyne and Kyle Cousins

Career

During his high school years, Kirk was an outstanding athlete in three sports: football, baseball, and basketball. In his junior year, he suffered an ankle injury, which cast doubt on his prospects of playing Division I college football. Cousins concluded his high school football career with impressive statistics, including 3,204 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions.

He spent the 2007 season as a “redshirt” (sitting out of competition) and, in 2008, appeared in five games as a backup to Brian Hoyer. In 2010, he led the Spartans to an 11–2 record and a share of the Big Ten Conference championship. Cousins capped off his college career with a victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in the Outback Bowl on January 2, 2010.

Kirk was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft as the 102nd overall pick. In March 2018, Kirk Cousins made a major move by signing a three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed contract with the Minnesota Vikings. During his six seasons with the Vikings, Cousins was selected for the Pro Bowl three times. In March 2024, Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, which included $90 million in guaranteed money at the time of signing. On November 10, 2026, the Raiders announced that they had traded Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick; the deal will take effect once a physical examination is completed.

Kirk Cousins Awards and Highlights

Pro Bowl – 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022
NFL completion percentage leader – 2015
Second-team All-Big Ten – 2011

Kirk Cousins NFL Records

Most game-winning drives in a single season: 8 (tied with Matthew Stafford).
Most fourth-quarter comebacks in a single season: 8 (tied with Matthew Stafford)

Kirk Cousins Height And Weight

Height (approx)	In centimeters – 191 cm In meters – 1.91 m In feet & inches – 6’3”
Weight (approx)	In kilograms – 93 kg In pounds – 205 lbs
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Brown
Body Measurements	Not known

Kirk Cousins Net Worth

American professional football quarterback Kirk Cousins has an estimated net worth of around $180 million, as of November 2026.

Net Worth (approx)	$180 million (as of November 2026)
Annual Income (approx)	Update soon
Salary (approx)	$11.30 million
Contract (4-year, 2024-2027)	$180 million (with Atlanta Falcons)
2026 contract (one year)	$11.3 million
Income sources	NFL contract, endorsement, etc.

Some Lesser Facts About Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins was born and raised in Barrington, Illinois, to Don and Maryann Cousins.
He is the second oldest of his parents’ three children, with two older sisters, Kyle and Karalyne.
He enrolled at Holland Christian High School, where he started playing football, baseball, and basketball.
He broke his ankle in his junior year and was forced to attend camps in order to make an impression with recruiting colleges.
Kirk finished his high school career with 3,204 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions.
In 2008, he spent the season as the backup quarterback to Brian Hoyer.
He competed for and won the starting quarterback job against teammate Keith Nichol.
In 2011, Kirk led the Big 12 Conference in pass completions, pass attempts, and passing yards.
Kirk Cousins won the 2011 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.
He married Julie Hampton in 2014 and has two sons, Cooper and Turner.
He was named the second Team All-Big Ten in his last year at Michigan State University.
In 2015, he led the Redskins to an NFC East title in his first year as the team’s starter.