Kevin Burnett
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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Born: | Inglewood, California, U.S. | December 24, 1982||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Dominguez (Compton, California) | ||||||
College: | Tennessee | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42 | ||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Kevin Bradley Burnett (born December 24, 1982) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.
Early years
Burnett attended
As a senior, he had 48 carries for 650 yards and 16
College career
Burnett accepted a football scholarship from the
As a sophomore in 2001, he started 2 games, finishing with 52 tackles (6.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks and 3 passes defensed. In 2002, he was lost for the year after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the season opener.[3]
As a junior in 2003, he started 12 out of 13 games, posting 90 tackles (7.5 for loss), 8 quarterback pressures, 1. 5 sacks and 3 passes defensed. He was named honorable-mention All-SEC and along with Michael Muñoz, became the first Vols juniors since 1944 to serve as team captains.
As a senior in 2004, he registered 120 tackles (second on the team), 6 tackles for loss, 7
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Burnett was selected by the
In
The next year, he was a backup at
During his time with the Cowboys he proved to be a quality backup (he only started 4 games), that was valuable as a coverage
San Diego Chargers
On March 10, 2009, he signed as a free agent with the San Diego Chargers, looking to become a starter.[10] He played in 11 games (7 starts), posting 66 tackles (49 solo), 2.5 sacks, and one pass defensed.[11]
In 2010, he started every game at
Miami Dolphins
On July 29,
In 2012, he had career-highs with 110 tackles (80 solo), 2.5 sacks, and five passes defensed.[18] In 2013, after the team signed free agents Philip Wheeler and Dannell Ellerbe, he was released on March 12.[19]
Oakland Raiders
On March 17,
In 2014, after not being able to recover from an injured ankle he suffered in the second organized team activities session, he was waived on July 24.[24]
NFL statistics
Years | Team | GP | COMB | TOTAL | AST | SACK | FF | FR | FR YDS | INT | IR YDS | AVG IR | LNG IR | TD | PD |
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2005 | DAL | 13 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | DAL | 16 | 40 | 29 | 11 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 1 | 2 |
2007 | DAL | 16 | 53 | 46 | 7 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
2008 | DAL | 16 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
2009 | SD | 11 | 66 | 49 | 17 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2010 | SD | 16 | 95 | 80 | 15 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 16 | 29 | 1 | 5 |
2011 | MIA | 16 | 106 | 84 | 22 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 1 | 3 |
2012 | MIA | 16 | 110 | 80 | 30 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
2013 | OAK | 16 | 105 | 83 | 22 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Career | 136 | 630 | 493 | 137 | 20.0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 104 | 21 | 39 | 3 | 25 |
Key
- GP: games played
- COMB: combined tackles
- TOTAL: total tackles
- AST: assisted tackles
- SACK: sacks
- FF: forced fumbles
- FR: fumble recoveries
- FR YDS: fumble return yards
- INT: interceptions
- IR YDS: interception return yards
- AVG IR: average interception return
- LNG: longest interception return
- TD: touchdown
- PD: passes defensed
Personal life
Burnett is the cousin of
References
- ^ Hubbs, Brent (August 4, 2003). "VolReport - Kevin Burnett: From Compton to Knoxville". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett". University of Tennessee Athletics. June 15, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "VOLS LOSE BURNETT FOR REST OF SEASON". Orlando Sentinel. September 3, 2002. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "VolReport - Munoz and Burnett captains again". Rivals.com. May 3, 2004. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Halprin, David (December 30, 2005). "Burnett tears ACL; goes on IR". Blogging The Boys. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett 2006 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett 2007 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett 2008 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Williamson, Bill (March 11, 2009). "Chargers land Dallas linebacker". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett 2009 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett 2010 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "2010 San Diego Chargers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "2010 NFL Standings & Team Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Source: Dolphins sign LB Burnett to 4-year deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 30, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "2011 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett 2012 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Walker, James (March 13, 2013). "Karlos Dansby shocked by Dolphins release". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Dolphin Burnett latest LB headed to Raiders". ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 18, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Kevin Burnett 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "2013 Oakland Raiders Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Raiders Set to Host Redskins Sunday". Raiders.com. September 25, 2013. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Gutierrez, Paul (July 24, 2014). "Raiders to cut LB Kevin Burnett". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Pompey, Keith (January 5, 2018). "At this point in his NBA journey, Amir Johnson has learned to do the little things". Inquirer.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Damien, Levi (March 17, 2013). "Kevin Burnett excited to join brother, ex-coach". Silver And Black Pride. Retrieved March 16, 2024.