Kevin Burnett
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Career Summary
Kevin Burnett is a former NFL linebacker who appeared in 136 games across nine seasons with Dallas, San Diego, Miami and Oakland.
Kevin Burnett is a former NFL linebacker who appeared in 136 games across nine seasons with Dallas, San Diego, Miami and Oakland.
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Early Life
Burnett is from Carson, California.
Burnett is from Carson, California.
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High School
Burnett attended Dominguez High School in Compton, California, where he was an All-America, all-state and all-conference safety and running back.
Burnett attended Dominguez High School in Compton, California, where he was an All-America, all-state and all-conference safety and running back.
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College Career
At Tennessee, Burnett was a two-time team captain, first-team All-America and All-SEC selection. He finished with 274 tackles and earned master's degree in sport management.
At Tennessee, Burnett was a two-time team captain, first-team All-America and All-SEC selection. He finished with 274 tackles and earned master's degree in sport management.
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Path to the NFL
Burnett entered the NFL after a decorated Tennessee career.
Burnett entered the NFL after a decorated Tennessee career.
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NFL Career
Burnett played for Dallas from 2005-08, San Diego from 2009-10, Miami from 2011-12 and Oakland in 2013. NFL statistics credit him with 553 tackles, 20 sacks, five interceptions and 10 forced fumbles.
Burnett played for Dallas from 2005-08, San Diego from 2009-10, Miami from 2011-12 and Oakland in 2013. NFL statistics credit him with 553 tackles, 20 sacks, five interceptions and 10 forced fumbles.
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Career Accomplishments
Burnett recorded a career-high six sacks with San Diego in 2010. He followed with consecutive 100-tackle seasons for Miami in 2011 and 2012.
Burnett recorded a career-high six sacks with San Diego in 2010. He followed with consecutive 100-tackle seasons for Miami in 2011 and 2012.
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Playing Style
Burnett played outside linebacker, combining tackling production with pass-rush and takeaway production.
Burnett played outside linebacker, combining tackling production with pass-rush and takeaway production.
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Legacy
Burnett's final NFL season came with Oakland in 2013, where he started all 16 games and recorded 93 tackles.
Burnett's final NFL season came with Oakland in 2013, where he started all 16 games and recorded 93 tackles.
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Post-Career
Burnett and his wife Maia oversee the Kevin Burnett Foundation, which supports literacy, education and mentoring opportunities for children and families.
Burnett and his wife Maia oversee the Kevin Burnett Foundation, which supports literacy, education and mentoring opportunities for children and families.
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