Chris Burkett

This article is about the football player. For the photographer, see Christopher Burkett.
Chris Burkett
No. 85, 87
Date of birth: August 21, 1962
Place of birth: Laurel, MS
Career information
Position(s): Wide receiver
Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight: 198 lb (90 kg)
College: Jackson State
NFL Draft: 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick 42
Organizations
As player:
1985-1989
1989-1993
Buffalo Bills
New York Jets
Career stats
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

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

Chris has served as the State Director of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi[3] and is the founder and CEO of Chrisburkettsports.[4]

References

  1. "Chris Burkett". Pro-Footbal. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  2. "Chris Burkett". NFL. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  3. "Chris Burkett Executive Director". BBBS. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  4. "Chris Burkett Sports". CB Sports. Retrieved February 8, 2015.