Christian Kirk named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week

Published Sep. 28, 2015 5:50 p.m. ET

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Christian Kirk continues to shine as the Aggies sensational freshman continues to exceed the hype, leading to yet another individual honor.

Kirk's latest efforts proved to be the difference in an overtime victory against Arkansas and the true freshman was rewarded for his efforts by being named the SEC's Special Teams Player of the Week.

Week 4 SEC Special Teams POTW: CHRISTIAN KIRK. Returned 4 kickoffs for 77 yards + 173 receiving yards. #SECHonors pic.twitter.com/w401LfdXYT
— SEC Sports (@SEC) September 28, 2015

• Kirk returned four kickoffs for 77 yards to go along with his 173 receiving yards and five rushing yards for a total of 255 all-purpose yards against Arkansas.

• Kirk caught eight passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns including the 20-yard game-winner in overtime.

Kirk opened the season by introducing himself to the college football world and now once again shined as the Aggies entered conference play.

A&M's next opponent, Mississippi State, boasts the SEC's second ranked punt return defense and seventh best kick return unit. How will Kirk fare as the competition escalates? If history repeats itself, he may have his biggest game yet.