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Brandon Burks
Personal information
Born: (1993-11-01) November 1, 1993 (age 30)
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
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:2
Rushing yards:−4
Rushing touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca

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]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Brandon Burks – Troy, RB : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Packers sign LS Goode; claim RB Pressley". Packers.com. September 5, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Lange, Randy (December 28, 2016). "RB Khiry Robinson Placed on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  8. ^ Allen, Eric (April 26, 2017). "Jets Waive Six Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  9. ^ "Home". Archived from the original on 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
  10. ^ "Argos add running back Brandon Burks - Toronto Argonauts". 16 April 2018.
  11. ^ "Home".
  12. ^ "Must Watch: Burks dazzles with first TD run - CFL.ca".
  13. ^ "Transactions - CFL.ca". Archived from the original on 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
  14. ^ "Toronto born OL Jamal Campbell is staying home". Toronto Argonauts. February 3, 2020.
  15. ^ "Eskimos Add Three on Offense". Esks.com. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.

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