Keith Burns

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Keith Bernard Burns (born May 16, 1972 in Greeleyville) is a professional football player in the National Football League. The Denver Broncos drafted Burns in the seventh round, with the 210th overall pick in 1994. He has played as a Bronco for most of his twelve-year career, serving as a reserve linebacker and a prominent special teams player. He is currently the Broncos' special teams captain. He spent the 1999 season with Chicago Bears, and the 2004 season with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football with the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

[edit] High School Years

Burns attended T.C. Williams High School of Alexandria, Virginia and won three varsity letters in football, two in basketball, and one in baseball. Keith Burns graduated from T.C. Williams in 1990.

[edit] Junior College Years

Burns attended Navarro Junior College (Corsicana, Texas) and was a letterman in football. In football, as a sophomore, he garnered first team JuCO All-America honors, and he finished his sophomore season with six sacks, three interceptions, and 192 tackles.