Career...

Phillip Kirkland saw action in five games during the 2006 season for the Wildcats • Failed to register a statistic as he spent a lot of time on special teams • Kirkland redshirted in his first season at Bethune-Cookman.

East Gadsden High School...

Played his football under coach Rodell Thomas • Split time as a wide receiver and cornerback on both sides of the ball • Earned three varsity letters • Named as a two-year MVP in both his junior and senior campaigns • All-County performer • Named to the Second Team Big Band in 2003 and 2004 • Second Team All-State as a senior.

Personal...

The son of Larry and Idella Kirkland • Born on Mar. 1, 1987 in Tallahassee, Fla. • Nicknamed "Captain Kirk" • Studying to become an Electrical Engineer at B-CU • Simply wants to become a better player this season, and each year thereafter as a Wildcat • Lists drawing as a favorite hobby of his • Says only God is his biggest athletic influence in life because He gives Phillip all he needs in life.