Luke Burton-Krahn Explained

Luke Burton-Krahn
Team:Edmonton Elks
Status:Active
Import:no
Position1:Long snapper, Defensive lineman
Birth Date:7 May 1997
Birth Place:Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Number:52
Cis:British Columbia
High School:Esquimalt
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:206
Cfldraftedyear:2023
Cfldraftedround:3
Cfldraftedpick:23
Cfldraftedteam:Edmonton Elks
Playing Years1:–present
Playing Team1:Edmonton Elks
Cfl:luke-burton-krahn/167940/

Luke Burton-Krahn (born May 7, 1997) is a Canadian professional football long snapper and defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at the University of British Columbia.

Early life and university

Burton-Krahn played rugby at Esquimalt High School and for the Victoria Spartans.[1] He went on to attend the University of British Columbia and play four seasons for the Thunderbirds as a defensive lineman and long snapper. In 26 career games, Burton-Krahn tallied 60 total tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble.

Professional career

Burton-Krahn was drafted in the third round, 23rd overall, by the Edmonton Elks in the 2023 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 8, 2023.[2]

Burton-Krahn played in the first three games of the regular season before being moved to the six-game injured list on June 28, 2023. On September 24, 2023, Burton-Krahn was moved from the six-game injured list to the practice roster.[3] He played in the final two games of the season after returning from injury. Burton-Krahn finished the season with six special teams tackles.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Victoria lineman Dontae Bull selected first overall in CFL draft. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheenshaw. May 3, 2023. August 16, 2024.
  2. Web site: Edmonton Elks sign 11, including second overall CFL draft pick LB Michael Brodrique. 3DownNation. May 8, 2023. August 16, 2024.
  3. Web site: Elks release pair. Edmonton Elks. September 24, 2023. August 16, 2024.