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American football player (born 1983)

American football player
David Kirtman
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Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1983-02-12) February 12, 1983 (age 41)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Mercer Island (WA)
College:USC
NFL draft:2006 / round: 5 / pick: 163
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Kirtman (born February 12, 1983) is a former American football fullback. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He played college football at USC.

Kirtman was also a member of the San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.

Early life

Kirtman grew up in San Rafael, California until his family moved to Mercer Island, Washington where he graduated from Mercer Island High School. In addition to football, he was a Kingco conference champion in the 110 hurdles and shot put.

College career

Kirtman played college football at the University of Southern California. He was a key part of the 2004 national championship USC teams where he earned the catch phrase "Another Touchdown Courtesy of Kirtman". This refers to his punishing blocking that opened up many rushing touchdowns for Lendale White and Reggie Bush. He graduated from USC with a degree in business.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m) 		233 lb
(106 kg) 		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.74 s 1.60 s 2.74 s 4.31 s 7.18 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		 26 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

He was the first fullback picked in the 2006 NFL draft. He was placed on the practice squad for the 2006 season. Kirtman was also Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren's next-door neighbor at the time.

In November 2007, Kirtman was signed to the Seahawks' active roster, and on November 12, he played in his first NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. On August 30, 2008, he was released by the Seahawks.

San Diego Chargers

On August 31, 2008, he was signed to the San Diego Chargers practice squad. He remained there the first six weeks of the regular season.

San Francisco 49ers

Kirtman was signed to the active roster of the San Francisco 49ers from the San Diego Chargers' practice squad on October 15 after the 49ers placed fullback Zak Keasey on injured reserve. He was released on November 3 when the team signed tight end Sean Ryan.

New Orleans Saints

Kirtman was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints on November 12, 2008.

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

Kirtman re-signed with the Seahawks on May 4, 2009. On September 5, 2009, he was released during the final 53 man roster cuts.

References

  1. "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. David Kirtman, CSTV. Accessed December 10, 2007.
  3. "David Kirtman Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  4. "David Kirtman College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  5. Athlon Sports Pro Football 2006 Seahawks Preview "Outside the Huddle"
  6. O'Neil, Danny (May 5, 2009). "Fullback David Kirtman from Mercer Island signs with Seahawks". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 26, 2018.

External links

Seattle Seahawks 2006 NFL draft selections
2003 USC Trojans football—AP national champions
2004 USC Trojans football—AP national champions (BCS / Coaches Poll vacated)
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