Kirk Signs with Dallas

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NORMAL, Ill. – Despite going undrafted, safety Luther Kirk signed a deal with the Dallas Cowboys shortly after the conclusion of the NFL draft.

Kirk led all Redbird defenders with 89 tackles this season while serving as one of the team’s captains and earning All-MVFC First-Team honors. He also had 6 pass deflections, 3 sacks, 4 tackles-for-loss and a forced fumble.

The Garland, Texas native was named the Defensive MVP in this year’s East-West Shrine Bowl after posting a pair of tackles and an interception.

He also was selected to the American Football Coach’s Association FCS Coaches and HERO Sports FCS All-America 1st-Team, was 2nd-team All-America selection by STATS FCS, and made the Associated Press FCS All-America 3rd-Team.