John Burke (American football) explained

John Burke
Number:85, 83
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:September 7, 1971
Birth Place:Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:248
High School:Holmdel (NJ)
College:Virginia Tech
Draftyear:1994
Draftround:4
Draftpick:121
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:28
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:273
Statlabel3:Receiving TDs
Statvalue3:0

John Richard Burke (born September 7, 1971) is a former professional American football tight end. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots, New York Jets and San Diego Chargers. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 1994 NFL draft.[1]

Burke grew up in Holmdel Township, New Jersey[2] and attended Holmdel High School.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1994 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-31 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Greenidge, Jim. "Burke is finally catching on Rookie tight end proving a key addition to offense", The Boston Globe, December 30, 1994. Accessed March 15, 2011. "But no longer is the 6-foot-2-inch, 258-pound Holmdel, NJ resident only a blocker. He also can catch the ball."
  3. http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BURKEJOH01 John Burke player profile