San Diego Athletics

USD: Will compete for playing time with the offensive unit at tight end... In 2015 appeared in all 11 games and was credited with 4 starts... Caught 5 balls for 41 yards with a long of 15 yards (vs. Drake)... Chipped in with 10 tackles on Special Teams... Recipient of the team's Kevin Briscoe Special Teams Player of the Year award... In 2014 appeared in all 12 games... Finished with six receptions for 61 yards... Hauled in two receptions for 21 yards against Montana in FCS Playoff Game... 2013 redshirt... Two-time PFL Honor Roll recipient. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fort Zumwalt East High School... Recorded 143 tackles in his senior year... Also lettered in Track and Basketball. PERSONAL: Born February 2, 1994 in Decatur, Illinois... Son of Michelle and Rick Burnett... Was also recruited by Illinois, Mizzou, Iowa, Illinois State, and Southern Illinois... Chose to attend USD because of the football coaches, the beautiful campus, and the academic programs... Enjoys being around friends and family, participating in outdoor activities like fishing, and going to the beach. MAJOR: Computer Science.