Chris Burkett

This article is about the football player. For the photographer, see Christopher Burkett.
Chris Burkett
No. 85, 87
Date of birth (1962-08-21) August 21, 1962
Place of birth Laurel, MS
Career information
Position(s) Wide receiver
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg)
College Jackson State
NFL draft 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick 42
Career history
As player
1985-1989 Buffalo Bills
1989-1993 New York Jets
Career stats

Chris Burkett (born August 21, 1962 in Laurel, Mississippi) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A 6'4", 198-lb. wide receiver from Jackson State, Burkett played in 9 NFL seasons for the Bills and the New York Jets from 1985 to 1993.[1][2]

Chris has served as the State Director of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi[3] and is the founder and CEO of Chrisburkettsports.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Chris Burkett". Pro-Footbal. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Chris Burkett". NFL. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Chris Burkett Executive Director". BBBS. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Chris Burkett Sports". CB Sports. Retrieved February 8, 2015.


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