Kirk Cousins

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1. When was Kirk Cousins born?August 19, 1988
2. What is the college?Michigan State Spartans
3. What is the NFL draft selection?Fourth round, 2012 NFL Draft, by the Washington Redskins
4. Who is Kirk Cousins?Kirk Cousins is a quarterback in the NFL who is known for throwing accurate passes and helping his team win games.
5. How did Kirk Cousins start his NFL career?He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins and began as a backup quarterback.

Franchise Tag: A contract designation allowing an NFL team to retain a player for one year at a predetermined salary.
Free Agency: The period when players whose contracts have expired can sign with any team.
Guaranteed Contract: A contract where a portion or all of the player's salary is assured, regardless of performance or injury.
Passer Rating: A statistical formula that quantifies a quarterback's performance based on completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdowns, and interceptions.