Kirby Criswell was drafted No. 31 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Kirby Criswell came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19811 years after the draft
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Kirby Criswell.
Auburn · 3× Pro Bowl
LSU
Georgia · 6× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Kansas in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kirby Criswell in the 1980 NFL Draft
Kirby Criswell is a Linebacker out of Kansas selected No. 31 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Kansas has produced 59 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Kirby Criswell drafted?
Kirby Criswell was selected No. 31 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/kirby-criswell.
What college did Kirby Criswell play for?
Kirby Criswell played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Kirby Criswell's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/kirby-criswell.