Artie Burns
No. 23 – Seattle Seahawks | |||
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Position: | Cornerback | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Miami, Florida, U.S. | May 1, 1995||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Miami Northwestern (Miami, Florida) | ||
College: | Miami (FL) (2013–2015) | ||
NFL draft: | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25 | ||
Career history | |||
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Roster status: | Active | ||
Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Artie Tyrone Burns Jr. (born May 1, 1995) is an
Early years
A native of Miami, Burns attended
He committed to Miami, where the Hurricanes hoped to pair him with Tracy Howard on the outside.[6]
He was an All-USA high school
College career
College statistics
Defense | |||||||
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Year | Team | GP | Tackles | For Loss | Passes Def | Int | FF |
2013 | Miami | 9 | 17 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
2014 | Miami | 13 | 40 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
2015 | Miami | 12 | 36 | 0.5 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
College Totals | 34 | 93 | 3.0 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
Professional career
Pre-draft
Coming out of the
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Artie Burns' NFL Combine Workout |
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 11+7⁄8 in (1.83 m) |
193 lb (88 kg) |
33+1⁄4 in (0.84 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.46 s | 1.56 s | 2.63 s | 4.33 s | 6.96 s | 33 in (0.84 m) |
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) |
7 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[12]
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Pittsburgh Steelers
2016
The
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Steelers draft Artie Burns 25th overall | |
2017 NFL Draft: Artie Burns' Highlights |
Burns was expected to compete against
On November 6, 2016, Burns started his first career game against the Baltimore Ravens and intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco in the first quarter.[17] He was named the starter over Gay and his interception was the first of any Steelers defensive back of the season.[18] The following game, Burns recorded six combined tackles in a 35–30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. In a Week 11 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, he made three solo tackles and intercepted Cody Kessler on the Brown's first drive, helping the Pittsburgh Steelers win 24–9.[19] On December 4, 2016, Burns recorded a season-high six solo tackles and an assisted tackle during a 24–14 win over the New York Giants. The next game, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Buffalo Bills and Burns made three solo tackles and intercepted Tyrod Taylor for his third pick of the season. On January 1, 2017, he racked up a season-high eight combined tackles and deflected a pass as the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 27–24.[20]
He finished his rookie season with a total of 65 combined tackles, 13
2017
Burns was named the starting cornerback to begin the regular season, along with newly acquired free agent Joe Haden. Burns started the Pittsburgh Steelers' season-opening 21–18 victory over the Browns and recorded three combined tackles.[20] In Week 2, Burns made three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and recovered a fumble by wide receiver Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter of the 26–9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.[24] On October 29, 2017, Burns recorded a season-high nine combined tackles as the Steelers defeated the Detroit Lions 20–15. On December 25, 2017, he made two combined tackles, a pass deflection, and made his only interception of the season on a pass attempt by Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage as the Steelers won 34–6. Burns finished the 2017 season with 54 combined tackles (47 solo), 13 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.[25] Burns received a grade of 70.5 from Pro Football Focus. His grade ranked 44th among all cornerbacks.[26]
2018
In Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Burns recorded his first career safety when he tackled Kareem Hunt in the endzone in the 42–37 loss.[27] On December 2, in the final play of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Burns jumped offsides three times during Chargers' kicker Michael Badgley's attempt to convert a game-winning field goal.[28] Overall, Burns played in all 16 games and started six.[29] He recorded 22 total tackles, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble.[30]
2019
On May 1, 2019, the Steelers declined the fifth-year option on Burns's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.[31]
Chicago Bears
Burns signed with the
On March 26, 2021, Burns re-signed with the Bears.[35]
Seattle Seahawks
Burns signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 18, 2022.[36]
On May 22, 2023, Burns re-signed with the Seahawks.[37] He was released on August 30, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[38][39] He was signed to the active roster on September 20, 2023.[40]
On March 15, 2024, Burns re-signed with the Seahawks.[41]
Personal life
Burns was born to Artie Tyrone Burns and Dana Smith and was raised in Miami, Florida. On October 24, 2006, his father was arrested in South Carolina for trafficking cocaine and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. His father's projected release date is May 24, 2027. His mother died from a heart attack at the age of 44 in October 2015. The University of Miami's digital department raised $40,000 through a GoFundMe account for his mother's medical expenses. Burns also has two sons, A.J. and Saint Cairo, with his girlfriend Ella, and has two younger brothers, Jordan and Thomas. In 2017 he became engaged to Ella.
On February 25, 2015, his brother, Thomas Burns, committed to play football for his alma mater, the University of Miami.[42]
On June 29, 2017, Burns was arrested in Miami, Florida, for driving while his license was suspended for failure to pay traffic citations.[43][44]
References
- ^ Artie Burns, of Northwestern High School, commits to play University of Miami football
- ^ Navarro, Manny. "Miami Northwestern CB Artie Burns handles family issues on way to University of Miami". Miami Herald.
- ^ Fowler, Jeremy (June 6, 2016). "Extreme Adversity accelerates maturation of Steelers' Burns". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
- ^ a b "Artie Burns is nation's top hurdler, but football comes first". MaxPreps.com. May 17, 2012.
- ^ "Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com Ranking - Rivals.com cornerbacks 2013".
- ^ "New Canes recruit Artie Burns".
- ^ "All-USA high school track and field teams". USA Today. August 11, 2011.
- ^ "2012 All-USA boys and girls track teams revealed". USA Today. July 21, 2012.
- ^ "110m Hurdles (99.0 cm) - men - u20 - outdoor - 2012 - iaaf.org". iaaf.org.
- ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Artie Burns". NFL.com. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ Brandt, Gil (March 20, 2016). "GMs from three teams see top CB prospect at Miami's Pro Day". NFL.com. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "Artie Burns". Nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Fowler, Jeremy (June 8, 2016). "Steeler's Artie Burns can help family of five with $5.2 million signing bonus". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
- ^ Nark Kaboly (August 16, 2016). "Steelers rookie CB Burns struggles to catch up amid injury-shortened camp". triblive.com. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "Pro football reference: Artie Burns". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Artie Burns said training camp injury was hardest part of rookie season". all22.com. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Baltimore Ravens: Game Recap". Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ^ "NFL Game Center: Week 11-2016: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns". NFL.com. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ a b "NFL Player Profile: Artie Burns". NFL.com. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ Bryan, Dave (July 12, 2017). "Countdown To Steelers Camp: 50 In 25 Series – Artie Burns 2017 Preview". Steelers Depot. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ Fowler, Jeremy (November 28, 2016). "Steeler's rookie CB Artie Burns looking forward to defending Odell Beckam Jr". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ "NFL Game Center: Week 18-2016: Miami Dolphins @ Pittsburgh Steelers". NFL.com. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ "Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 17th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
- ^ "NFL Player stats: Artie Burns (2017)". NFL.com. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "Pro Football Focus: Artie Burns". profootballfocus.com. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "Steelers drop home opener to Chiefs, 42-37". Pittsburgh Steelers. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Abdeldaiem, Alaa (December 2, 2018). "Steelers jump offsides three times, give Chargers walk-off FG win". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "2018 Pittsburgh Steelers Starters, Roster, & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "Artie Burns 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ Alper, Josh (May 1, 2019). "Report: Steelers expected to decline Artie Burns' 2020 option". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (March 26, 2020). "Bears make seven free-agent signings official". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Michael David (August 18, 2020). "Bears lose Artie Burns to torn ACL". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (August 20, 2020). "Roster Moves: Bears sign Adams, put Burns on IR". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (March 26, 2021). "Roster Move: Bears re-sign CB Artie Burns". ChicagoBears.com.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns". Seahawks.com. March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ Boyle, John (May 23, 2023). "Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns & Fourth-Round Pick Anthony Bradford". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 30, 2023). "Seahawks Claim Two Players On Waivers". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 30, 2023). "Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including CB Artie Burns". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns off Practice Squad; Place DE Mike Morris on IR".
- ^ Boyle, John (March 15, 2024). "Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "247sports.com Player Profile: Thomas Burns". 247sports.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
- ^ "Artie Burns arrested for driving on suspended license". NFL. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ^ Joe Rutter (June 30, 2017). "Steelers' Artie Burns arrested, charged with driving with suspended license". triblive.com. Retrieved January 26, 2018.