John Burke (American football)
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]
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | September 7, 1971 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Holmdel (NJ) | ||||||
| College: | Virginia Tech | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1994 / Round: 4 / Pick: 121 | ||||||
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Burke grew up in Holmdel Township, New Jersey[2] and attended Holmdel High School.[3]
References
- "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- Greenidge, Jim. "Burke is finally catching on Rookie tight end proving a key addition to offense" Archived November 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, 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."
- John Burke player profile Archived February 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Database Football. Accessed August 22, 2008.
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