Star WR Christian Kirk explains why playing in Texas A&M’s bowl game is important to him

As a new wave of players decides to sit out of bowl games, there are also plenty of stars who are suiting up for one last game.

Among those stars who are giving it a go for their teams one last time is Texas A&M WR Christian Kirk, a junior who will likely declare for the NFL Draft in 2018.

On Monday, Kirk told reporters that loyalty to his teammates and Texas A&M is why he’ll suit up for the Aggies one last time in the Belk Bowl against Wake Forest:

Christian Kirk on his decision to not sit out the bowl game: “I feel like I owe it to my teammates and my university and it’s just how I am.” pic.twitter.com/arnjnfwFqz

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 18, 2017

This year was a bit of a down year for Kirk, who made 58 catches for 730 yards and seven touchdowns. He also added a touchdown on a kickoff return and another on a punt return.

The dynamic star could be a first-round pick if he declares for the draft, so Aggie fans will have to be sure to tune in to the Belk Bowl on Friday, Dec. 29, to see Kirk in action one last time. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. Eastern time and can be seen on ESPN.

"It's just a fun week. To be able to have that opportunity to go out there & have fun during the week, do all the bowl events & then go out on Saturday to do what you love is a great experience." – @ChristianDavon2 pic.twitter.com/u1OjT0ale1

— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) December 18, 2017

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