He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL draft after playing college football at Grand Valley State University.
[1] Kircus was also a member of the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Montreal Alouettes, Las Vegas Locomotives, Omaha Nighthawks and Virginia Destroyers.
Kircus was so focused on his athletic career that his mother often came into his Subway job after closing and helped him perform his closing duties[2] Kircus attended Grand Valley State University, where he was a member of the 2002 NCAA Division II Football Championship team.
Following his senior season, Kircus participated in the 2003 Hula Bowl, where he earned Most Valuable Player of the game as well as Offensive MVP scoring 2 touchdowns and over 100 yards receiving.
[6] In 2009 Kircus signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League,[7] where he was the team's leading receiver.
[10] Kircus' misdemeanor charge was reduced due to an investigation proving he acted out of instinct on his September arrest that resulted in his release from the Nighthawks.
The store, owned by a friend, allowed Kircus to remain in the Metro Detroit area while still pursuing his football career.
[14] Originally charged with felony assault,[15] Kircus instead pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and was sentenced to 2 years probation.