William Kirksey


William W. Kirksey Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. Undrafted out of college, he played nine games for the Minnesota Vikings in 1990. He moved on to the WLAF's London Monarchs, and later returned to the NFL for a stint with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kirksey played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, where he was a defensive team captain in 1989, led the team in tackles, and earned Second Team All-South Independent honors.
After his playing career, he became a defensive line coach at Northwest College, and later a linebackers coach at Coahoma Community College.