5-Star WR Christian Kirk Announces Two New Official Visits

The nationwide recruitment tour of Christian Kirk will continue into November with official visits to a pair of Pac-12 programs. The 5-star wide receiver revealed this week he intends to spend time at UCLA and Arizona State next month:

Kirk, rated fifth nationally among receivers in 247Sports' composite rankings, has already used two official visits this fall. He spent time at Texas A&M in September and journeyed to Auburn last weekend. 

The 5'10", 191-pound prospect stars at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. He announced six finalists in August, featuring Arizona State, Auburn, Ohio State, Texas A&M, USC and UCLA.

Kirk, who helped lead the team to a state title in 2013, is among the most prolific offensive weapons in this recruiting class. He tallied two consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons as a sophomore and junior, catching 29 touchdown passes during that span. 

His junior campaign included an expanded role in the offensive backfield, as Kirk carried the ball 77 times for 832 yards and 13 additional scores. Those efforts have continued this season.

Despite demanding increased attention from defenses, Kirk continues to carve up opponents regardless of where he lines up at the snap. Through six contests, his statistics have piled up in bunches and appear headed for career-best totals.

Kirk has 29 receptions for 590 yards and 10 touchdowns, adding another 480 yards and eight scores on the ground, per MaxPreps. He is averaging 14.5 yards per offensive touch.

"Christian has the ability to break any play at any time as long as the ball touches his hands," top-ranked 2015 quarterback recruit Josh Rosen told Bleacher Report this summer.

The UCLA commit spent the first week of July in Oregon with Kirk and more than 150 premier prospects at The Opening, an invite-only showcase held at Nike's world headquarters. It didn't take long for Rosen and other quarterbacks to recognize the dynamic receiver's array of talents.

"The idea behind the spread offense is to get athletes in space and create matchups that you like with one player against another," Rosen said. "He is definitely a guy who can beat just about anyone. You like his chances in those situations."

The two could team up in Los Angeles for years to come if Kirk's UCLA visit impresses enough to eventually warrant a commitment to the Bruins.

"It would be awesome if UCLA can bring him in," Rosen said. "I think a guy like Christian would complement the group of receivers they already have and become a big weapon in the slot and downfield."

Kirk already had an opportunity to watch the Bruins offensive attack in person this season. He attended the team's September matchup at Arizona State, a game UCLA won 62-27:

The Sun Devils will welcome Kirk again on Nov. 8 when the team hosts Notre Dame. A week earlier, he'll head to the Rose Bowl for UCLA's game against Arizona.

Brady White, a 4-star quarterback committed to Arizona State, also expressed his interest in tossing passes to Kirk in college. He shared those sentiments while attending The Opening.

"He's a receiver who can change the game for you," White said. "Obviously I'm hoping he stays in Arizona."

Arizona State and UCLA have been engaged in a battle for Kirk since the early stages of his recruitment. Now both teams are set to deliver crucial sales pitches in person during the final stretch toward national signing day.

Quotes obtained firsthand by B/R national recruiting analyst Tyler Donohue unless otherwise noted.

Recruit ratings courtesy of 247Sports.