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Kirk Cousins Brother: Kyle Cousins

By Sarah Duran

Kirk Cousins Brother: Kyle Cousins

December 26, 2026

This article was last updated by Sujan on June 14, 2026

NFL player Kirk Cousins’ older brother, Kyle Cousin, leads an ordinary life away from fame and the spotlight. He has an amazing personality and works as Orlando Area Director at Mission Increase. 

Kirk Cousins is a former MSU star and three-time Pro Bowl quarterback who plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).

The Vikings selected him for the upcoming 2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games, starting from Feb. 2 to Feb. 5 in Las Vegas. 

The star player has a great relationship with his family members. 

Kyle Cousins PrimaryBrother of Kirk Cousins, Kyle Cousins (Source: Facebook)

Here, we’ll provide all the available information on Kirk Cousins’ older brother, Kyle Cousins.

Discover some amazing facts about the Cousins brothers by reading through the article’s end.

Here are some quick facts about Kyle Cousins to review before that.

Kirk Cousins Brother | Quick Facts

Full Name Kyle Cousins Birth Date September 27, 1986 Birthplace Barrington, Illinois Nick Name Not Known Religion Christian Nationality American Ethnicity White Education Holland Christian Schools

Calvin College

Horoscope Libras Father’s Name Don Cousins Mother’s Name Maryann Cousins Siblings Kirk Cousins

Karalyne Cousins

Age 39 Years Old Height6 ft. 3 in. (1.91 m/ 191 cm)Weight N/A Hair Color Black Eye Color Blue Marital Status Married Wife’s Name  Heather McGill Cousins Profession Orlando Area Director at Mission Increase Net Worth N/ A Salary N/A  Social Media , Merch of Kirk Cousins  ,   Last Update May 2026

Kirk Cousins Brother | Early Life, Family & Education

Kyle Cousins is the oldest brother and first-born son of the family. He was born on September 27, 1986, to Don and Maryann Cousins in Barrington, Illinois.

Kyle has two siblings, Kirk and Karalyne. He was raised in a beautiful family with supporting parents and adoring brothers and sisters.

Kyle’s mother, Maryann Cousins, works as a flight attendant for United Airlines, while his father’s profession is unclear.

His sister and brother are married and lead contented lives with their spouses and children.

Young Kyle Cousin with Kirk and KaralyneYoung Kyle Cousins With Kirk And Karalyne (Source: Facebook)

The second-oldest son of the family, Kirk, is a professional football player, while the youngest, Karalyne, is a Michigan State University College of Human Medicine graduate.

Speaking of Kyle’s schooling, he attended Holland Christian School together with his brother and sister.

Later, he enrolled at Calvin University to complete his undergraduate studies. He graduated in 2009, majoring in business administration. 

Kirk Cousins Brother | Career

Unlike Kirk, Kyle chose to live an ordinary life following his chosen major rather than having aspirations of becoming an athlete.

He is currently working as Orlando Area Director for Mission Increase Foundation in Orlando, Florida. 

Kirk Cousins And His BrotherKirk Cousins (Left) With His Brother Kyle Cousins (Right) (Source: Instagram)

Before that, from January 2018 until December 2018, he worked as the Director of Business Development for Spraggins Inc. 

He did serve as Director of Peak Performance for Neuropeak Pro from July 2012 to June 2016.

Kirk Cousins Brother | Wife, Relationship & Children 

Kyle married his long-term girlfriend, Heather McGill Cousins, on February 17, 2019. The duo married, surrounded by their friends and family, in Orlando.

Kirk shared a photo of himself and Kyle having a great time at Kyle’s wedding shower, expressing his excitement for his brother’s upcoming wedding.

Family Photo Kyle Cousins (Fourth From Right) With His Family (Source: Instagram)

Kyle’s wife, Heather Brady McGill, was born on November 6, 1989, to Sheri Brady McGill and Brady McGill. She has two siblings, Joy McGill and Christy McGill.

Following two years of blissful marriage, Kyle and Heather welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Josephine Ruth Cousins, on March 31, 2026.

Kirk Cousins Brother | Salary & Net Worth 

For many years, Kyle worked as a director for various companies. He appears to make a respectable living from his profession.

Even though his salary or net worth is unavailable, we may infer that he earns a good amount to cover his prosperous lifestyle. 

A Little About Kirk Cousin 

was born on August 19, 1988, to Don Cousins and Maryann Cousins in Barrington, Illinois.

He aspired to be an athlete and played football from a young age. He went to Holland Christian School and played football, concluding his high school career with 3,204 yards passing.

Kirk attended Michigan State University after finishing high school, where he played collegiate football for four years while majoring in kinesiology.

And to all a good night!

— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8)

Kirk also received the 2011 Lower’s Senior CLASS Award and was selected by the coaches for the second all-Big Ten teams.

He was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the 2012 NFL Draft, and on May 31, he signed a four-year contract with them. He made his NFL debut in the third quarter of the following week.

Kirk joined the Redskins for six seasons before signing a three-year, $84 million contract on March 15, 2018.

He recently extended his contract through the 2026 season for one year and $35 million with full grants.

To know more about him, follow him on his and . 

Kirk Cousins Brother | Popularity Graph 

Kirk Cousins BrotherPopularity of Kirk Cousins Brother Over The Past 12 Months (Source: Google)

Kirk Cousins | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Are Jake and Kirk Cousins related?

MLB player Jake Cousins is the cousin of NFL player Jake Cousins.  

How far can Kirk Cousins Throw?

While on his back foot and under pressure, Kirk can throw the ball up to 50 yards.

What is Kirk Cousins’ jersey number?

As a player of the Minnesota Vikings, Kirk wears jersey number 8.

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