Chris Burkett
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Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1962-08-21) August 21, 1962 (age 61)
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
College:Jackson State
NFL draft:1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:292
Receiving yards:4,352
Touchdowns:19

Chris Burkett (born August 21, 1962) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1985 NFL Draft.[1] 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.[2][3]

Burkett serves as the Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi[4] and is the founder and CEO of Chrisburkettsports.[5]

References

  1. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Chris Burkett". Pro-Football. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  3. ^ "Chris Burkett". NFL. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  4. ^ "Chris Burkett Executive Director". BBBS. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  5. ^ "Chris Burkett Sports". CB Sports. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2015.


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