Veteran WR Christian Kirk Reveals Texans Ceiling with QB C.J. Stroud
Veteran WR Christian Kirk Reveals Texans Ceiling with QB C.J. Stroud originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Houston Texans veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk has played alongside a few talented quarterbacks throughout his seven-year NFL career.
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After being acquired in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason, Kirk is certainly looking forward to working with C.J. Stroud.
Speaking with SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday, Kirk revealed that excitement and what has impressed him thus far about the Texans' third-year starter.
'The thing that sticks out about C.J. is he's super mild-mannered, but he has a lot of confidence, he's smart, he sees things well,' Kirk said.
'He's a really good communicator and I think with that position, quarterback, and him being a younger guy, that's a big part of him getting to where he is now and still excelling, the communication piece with not only the receivers but new offensive coordinator, offensive line, whatever the case may be it's just open communication and us being all on the same page to help him excel.'
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After an impressive rookie campaign, Stroud's numbers dipped slightly during his sophomore year. He threw for 3,727 yards with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season. His 49.8 QBR - down from 58.3 the previous year - was 24th among NFL quarterbacks.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) participates in a drill during an NFL football minicampMaria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Despite the drop in production, Stroud led the Texans to another AFC South title and divisional round berth last season. Kirk, however, believes they can go even further this season.
'He's going to take this team as far as we want to go, with him being at his best,' Kirk said. 'He's been great within the few months of spending time around him, communicating with him in the locker room, outside the facility, he's got a bright future and I'm really excited to get to work with him.'
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Kirk is one of several new wide receivers Stroud will have at his disposal this fall.
The Texans added veterans Braxton Berrios and Justin Watson this offseason, and scooped up Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel in the draft. They also return Nico Collins, who has recorded two-straight 1,000-yard seasons.
Related: Texans' Will Anderson Jr. Among Favorites to Match J.J. Watt in Rare Feat
Related: Following Nick Chubb Addition, Texans Rookie 'Under Pressure' Entering Training Camp
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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