New Orleans Saints receiver Keith Kirkwood grew up in Neptune Township, N.J. This photo essay features photos of his family, his high school and the town.
Photos by Andrew Mills
![The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/gzk8juqiloxx4vmkpw6i.jpg)
The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
![The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/ycgn6fugrse8mjmw3eqs.jpg)
The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
![Mildred Kirkwood, 95, is the proud grandmother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/bvzjxdoqcgfwjzgpibfj.jpg)
Mildred Kirkwood, 95, is the proud grandmother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.
![NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Marissa Kirkwood, 28, helps her grandmother, Mildred Kirkwood, 95, prepare for a family photo in the childhood home of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood. (](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/xc69qpaxjut48l8xacip.jpg)
NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Marissa Kirkwood, 28, helps her grandmother, Mildred Kirkwood, 95, prepare for a family photo in the childhood home of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood. (
![The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/fa7codjth7iahovgoros.jpg)
The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
![Neptune High School.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/ypxb0ezx8ksi2tvsyvlg.jpg)
Neptune High School.
![Neptune High School.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/igzt6vapw8rog2idjein.jpg)
Neptune High School.
![The entrance to Memorial Athletic Complex in the Summerfield section of Neptune Township. This is the athletic facilities where Neptune High School plays its home football games.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/onl0dwkszeh8jeotskk0.jpg)
The entrance to Memorial Athletic Complex in the Summerfield section of Neptune Township. This is the athletic facilities where Neptune High School plays its home football games.
![The Hall of Fame display inside Neptune High School.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/dktytqrnzevot0m0r0ri.jpg)
The Hall of Fame display inside Neptune High School.
![A photo of the old Neptune High School in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/cyfh5kysg3ho0ngfbdxh.jpg)
A photo of the old Neptune High School in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.
![A boys basketball game is played on a Friday night at Neptune High School.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/zr2uziz55o0cq7kffyfn.jpg)
A boys basketball game is played on a Friday night at Neptune High School.
![Neptune High School.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/isunn6vhnxfl92vcvsmw.jpg)
Neptune High School.
![The Ocean Grove Fishing Pier in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/j13vx93j8pmvam0t5hyz.jpg)
The Ocean Grove Fishing Pier in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.
![Neptune Memorial Field behind Summerfield School in Neptune Township. This is the field where Neptune High School plays its home football games.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/ufcirb4dnwxhoehik0wh.jpg)
Neptune Memorial Field behind Summerfield School in Neptune Township. This is the field where Neptune High School plays its home football games.
![The Ocean Grove beachfront in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/bji48lno6muqgpvkyazr.jpg)
The Ocean Grove beachfront in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.
![NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Two ships at sea as seen from the boardwalk in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/ie9a1mpb3b6bk47kiaru.jpg)
NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Two ships at sea as seen from the boardwalk in the Ocean Grove section of Neptune Township.
![The high school helmet worn by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood is on display in the home of his father, Kevin Kirkwood, in Neptune Township, New Jersey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/vhfc9tu8ucfgegetjpfr.jpg)
The high school helmet worn by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood is on display in the home of his father, Kevin Kirkwood, in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
![The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/bicvippyjh24gzev0ldi.jpg)
The Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
![Kevin Kirkwood II poses for a photo with his wife, Kathy. Kevin Kirkwood II is the older brother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/diqbcnokt7r0qoxftmxw.jpg)
Kevin Kirkwood II poses for a photo with his wife, Kathy. Kevin Kirkwood II is the older brother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.
![The family of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood poses for a photo in the dining room of their home in Neptune Township. (l to r) Twin brothers Keishawn & Kerry, 21; father Kevin (center); brother Kevin II, 38; & sister Marissa, 28.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/qgu9acn4bqtkrfqn0gw9.jpg)
The family of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood poses for a photo in the dining room of their home in Neptune Township. (l to r) Twin brothers Keishawn & Kerry, 21; father Kevin (center); brother Kevin II, 38; & sister Marissa, 28.
![Some of the women in the life of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood pose for a photo in his childhood home in Neptune, New Jersey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/dobzceuuwjfjum3ou7lg.jpg)
Some of the women in the life of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood pose for a photo in his childhood home in Neptune, New Jersey.
![Kirkwood family photograph as seen in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood in Neptune Township.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/q9tg5nawuurplmmowgus.jpg)
Kirkwood family photograph as seen in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood in Neptune Township.
![NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - A youth karate photograph of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood as seen on the smartphone of his father, Kevin Kirkwood.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/y9rf635xsprmwlqvubly.jpg)
NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - A youth karate photograph of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood as seen on the smartphone of his father, Kevin Kirkwood.
![NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Kirkwood family photograph as seen in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood in Neptune Township.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/hqruovkzxk3kwk7a5301.jpg)
NEPTUNE TWP., N.J. - Kirkwood family photograph as seen in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood in Neptune Township.
![A youth football photograph of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood as seen on the smartphone of his father, Kevin Kirkwood.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/cc8bzfhsfje0mgrqimkg.jpg)
A youth football photograph of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood as seen on the smartphone of his father, Kevin Kirkwood.
![Marissa Kirkwood and her father, Kevin Kirkwood show off a Saints Christmas ornament in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/y9ygesfugqw41vpcgajr.jpg)
Marissa Kirkwood and her father, Kevin Kirkwood show off a Saints Christmas ornament in the family dining room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
![Kevin Kirkwood II poses for a with his dad, Kevin. Kevin Kirkwood II is the older brother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/bz3g6jsnlesi4ul9bsb9.jpg)
Kevin Kirkwood II poses for a with his dad, Kevin. Kevin Kirkwood II is the older brother of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood.
![Younger brother Keishawn Kirkwood (right) mimics the Heisman pose as the Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/saints/rm7z6nf1qroirxzax92y.jpg)
Younger brother Keishawn Kirkwood (right) mimics the Heisman pose as the Kirkwood family poses for a family photograph in the living room of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood's childhood home in Neptune Township, New Jersey.
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