Texas A&M Football: The Ten Biggest Moments of the 2016 Season

2. Christian Kirk returns two punts for touchdowns against New Mexico State

There is a reason that sophomore wide receiver Christian Kirk received three different All-SEC first team selections. Number three was named first team wide receiver, all-purpose player, and return specialist.

While he found plenty of ways to wow the country on first, second, and third down it’s what he did on fourth down that has already cemented him in Aggie history.

Season Rewind: Christian Kirk

On October 29 against the Aggies of New Mexico State, Kirk became the first Texas A&M player ever to return two punts for touchdowns in a single game. Consequently, when he returned another punt for six the following week he became the first Aggie ever to have three punt return touchdowns in a two week span.

Kirk was the only player in the nation to return three punts for scores this season. In just two seasons, Kirk owns the all-time Aggie record for career punt return touchdowns with five. He has three fewer than former Texas Tech wide receiver Wes Welker who is tied with Antonio Perkins of Oklahoma for the NCAA record with eight.

Win or lose, Aggie fans are guaranteed a show every time Kirk steps on the field. Thankfully they’ll have at least one more season with the young Aggie play-maker.