Jayd T. Kirby (b. May 28, 1995) is a former community college transfer who has shined on special teams during his two seasons in Manhattan. He will continue work on the specialty units this season while competing for more playing time at linebacker.
While I think Sam Sizelove and Trent Tanking will get most of the linebacker work, Kirby likely is the best choice to start alongside them in a conventional 4-3 alignment.
He played under head coach Gary Grubbs at Blooming Grove High School, where he earned All-District 6-2A honors as both a quarterback and safety during his junior and senior seasons.