Austin Peay State University Athletics

Prior to Austin Peay: Began his collegiate career at Reedley College (2021-22) before transferring to Miami (2023-24). 2024: Appeared in three games during his redshirt junior season at Miami... Had two receptions for 22 yards against Iowa State (Dec. 28) in the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl. 2023: Appeared in three games during his first season at Miami. 2022: Appeared in eight games for Reedley College during his sophomore season… Was a First Team All-Central Valley League selection... Caught seven passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns at Shasta (Sept. 3)... Had three catches for 65 yards and a touchdown at Diablo Valley (Sept. 23)... Tallied a season-best 10 receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown against Contra Costa (Oct. 15)... Added four receptions for 112 yards at Sequoias (Oct. 22)... Had five catches for a season-best 170 yards and a touchdown at Modesto (Oct. 29)... Caught nine pases for 125 yards and two touchdowns – his third-straight game with a touchdown catch – at Sacramento City (Nov. 12)... Finished the season with 45 receptions for 782 yards and eight touchdowns. 2021: Appeared in 10 games during his freshman season... Was a First Team All-Central Valley League selection... Had one catch for a 73-yard touchdown in his collegiate debut at San Joaquin Delta (Sept. 4)... Caught four passes for 93 yards and a touchdown against Laney (Sept. 25)... Had four catches for 57 yards and returned three kicks for 151 yards with a 91-yard kick-return touchdown against Modesto (Oct. 23)... Added four catches for 27 yards and a touchdown at West Hills Coalinga (Oct. 30)... Had a season-best five catches for 155 yards and a touchdown at Sequoias (Nov. 6)... Caught four passes for a season-high 157 yards and three touchdowns against Fresno (Nov. 130)... Finished the season with 21 receptions for 664 yards and seven touchdowns, and returned nine kicks for 296 yards and a touchdown.

High School: Played running back and wide receiver for head coach Jay Gore at McGavock High School… Was an All-Region selection by The Tennessean in 2018.

Personal: Shemar Keiwa Kirk is the son of Shedrick Kirk and Amanda Jones… Birthday is March 9... Has five siblings: Genesis, Rykezia, Lamya, Shedrick Jr., and Tykeruisi… Brother, Shedrick, played football at Kentucky Wesleyan and has played professionally for the Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL), Nashville Kats (AFL), and Cologne Centurions (European League of Football)... A general studies major with a survey of social and behavioral sciences concentration.