Kirk was a 2018 MVFC First-Team selection, starting all 11 games at safety for the Redbirds. He served as one of the team’s three captains and tied for the MVFC lead with five interceptions on the season. He ranked second on the team with 61 tackles, including 34 solo stops, and added three pass breakups.
Taylor also earned 2018 All-MVFC honors as a second-team selection. He started all 11 games at cornerback for the Redbirds and ranked first in the MVFC in passes defended with 15 total (12 breakups, 3 interceptions), which ranked him No. 6 in the FCS with 1.