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DeutschBrandon Burks
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| Born: | November 1, 1993 Enterprise, Alabama | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Daleville (AL) | ||||||||
| College: | Troy | ||||||||
| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Brandon Barnard Burks (born November 1, 1993) is an American gridiron football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Troy. Burks was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
College career
[edit]Burks attended Troy, where he played college football for the Trojans.
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic | ||
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| 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) | 4.56 s | 1.52 s | 2.63 s | 4.18 s | 6.88 s | 37 in (0.94 m) | 10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) | 24 reps | 18[1] | ||
| All values are from Pro Day[2] | ||||||||||||
Green Bay Packers
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Burks signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 9, 2016.[3] On September 5, 2016, he was released by the Packers after initially making the 53-man roster the day before.[4] Burks was signed to the Packers' practice squad on November 2, 2016.[5] On November 11, 2016, he was released from the Packers' practice squad.[6]
New York Jets
[edit]On December 14, 2016, Burks was signed to the Jets' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 28, 2016.[7] On April 26, 2017, Burks was waived by the Jets.[8]
Toronto Argonauts
[edit]In April 2018, Burks participated in The Spring League, a developmental league to highlight players in front of NFL and CFL scouts. Burks was the first player signed to a professional team when he agreed to terms with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL on April 16.[9][10] Burks made a splash during the preseason, recreating a Spring League play against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he reversed direction numerous times to avoid tackles for a loss before streaking for a large gain.[11][12] In the two preseason games, Burks had 13 carries for 69 yards, as well as two catches for 42 yards and a score. As a result, Burks was assigned to the practice roster after the preseason, but was promoted to the active roster for the team's week 4 game against Edmonton.[13] He was also called up in weeks 6 and 15, handling reserve running back and returner duties in all three games, before being demoted back to the practice roster. Following a season ending injury to starting running back James Wilder Jr., and the trade of backup Martese Jackson, Burks assumed the starting role as the Argos limped to a last place finish to the season. In eight games played, Burks produced 283 yards on 45 carries, 125 yards and a touchdown on 18 receptions, and 72 yards on four kick returns. He was released by the Argonauts on February 3, 2020.[14]
Edmonton Eskimos
[edit]Burks signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on February 11, 2020.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ McGinn, Bob (May 6, 2016). "A closer look at the Packers rookie free agents". JSOnline.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ^ "Brandon Burks – Troy, RB : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Packers sign T Jason Spriggs; announce roster moves". Packers.com. May 9, 2016. Archived from the original on November 17, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Packers sign LS Goode; claim RB Pressley". Packers.com. September 5, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Packers sign RB Burks to the practice squad". Packers.com. November 2, 2016. Archived from the original on November 3, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Packers sign TE Beau Sandland to practice squad". Packers.com. November 11, 2016. Archived from the original on August 22, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ Lange, Randy (December 28, 2016). "RB Khiry Robinson Placed on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Allen, Eric (April 26, 2017). "Jets Waive Six Players". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Home". Archived from the original on April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ "Argos add running back Brandon Burks - Toronto Argonauts". April 16, 2018.
- ^ "Home".
- ^ "Must Watch: Burks dazzles with first TD run - CFL.ca".
- ^ "Transactions - CFL.ca". Archived from the original on August 31, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
- ^ "Toronto born OL Jamal Campbell is staying home". Toronto Argonauts. February 3, 2020.
- ^ "Eskimos Add Three on Offense". Esks.com. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Troy Trojans bio
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · CBS Sports · Yahoo! Sports