Braxton Burmeister

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Braxton Burmeister
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Burmeister with the Los Angeles Rams in 2023
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Positions Quarterback, wide receiver
Personal information
Born (1998-09-19) September 19, 1998 (age 27)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school La Jolla Country Day
(La Jolla, California)
College
NFL draft 2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Braxton Burmeister (born September 19, 1998) is an American former football quarterback and wide receiver. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks, Virginia Tech Hokies, and San Diego State Aztecs.

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Early life

Burmeister attended La Jolla Country Day School in La Jolla, California. As a junior, he threw for 2,771 yards and 31 touchdowns while also rushing for 868 yards and 20 touchdowns. [1] As a senior, Burmeister recorded 5,931 total yards and 80 touchdowns. He finished his high school career throwing for 11,512 yards and 127 touchdowns while rushing for 3,459 yards and 68 touchdowns. [2] A four-star recruit, Burmeister flipped his commitment to play college football from Arizona to the University of Oregon. [3] [4]

College career

Burmeister entered his freshman season as the backup to Justin Herbert. [5] Following an injury to Herbert, Burmeister was named the Duck's starting quarterback. [6] In his first career start against Washington State, he completed 15 passes for 145 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. [7] Burmeister made five starts as a freshman, throwing for 330 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions. [8] After playing sparingly the following season, he entered the transfer portal. [9]

In February 2019, Burmeister announced his decision to transfer to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to play for the Virginia Tech Hokies. [10] [11] He was ruled ineligible to play in the 2019 season, taking a redshirt. In 2020, Burmeister made four starts, throwing for 687 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. [12] [13] He entered the 2021 season as the Hokie's starting quarterback. [14] In 12 starts, Burmeister tallied 1,960 passing yards with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions, while also rushing for 521 yards and two touchdowns. Following the season, he entered the transfer portal for a second time. [15]

In January 2022, Burmeister announced his decision to transfer to San Diego State University to play for the San Diego State Aztecs. [16] [17] He was named the Aztec's starting quarterback for the season opener against Arizona. [18] He finished his final season of college football throwing for 263 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.

Statistics

SeasonTeamGamesPassingRushing
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsAvgTDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
2017 Oregon 751–4447757.13304.32686.1641021.63
2018 Oregon 400–051050.0434.30086.17294.10
2019 Virginia Tech Redshirted Redshirt.svg
2020 Virginia Tech 643–1488457.16878.221131.3461824.02
2021 Virginia Tech 12126–614225555.71,9607.7144135.21165084.42
2022 San Diego State 952–3367250.02633.72381.5391834.71
Career 382612−1427549855.23,2836.62014118.22721,0043.78

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Burmeister signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. [19] Upon signing, he switched positions to wide receiver. [20] On August 28, 2023, Burmeister was waived by the Rams. [21]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On January 23, 2024, Burmeister signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. [22] He was transferred to the suspended list on May 12. [23]

References

  1. ↑ Star, Zack Rosenblatt Arizona Daily (July 23, 2016). "Arizona football: Interest in QB Braxton Burmeister came in waves". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ Nemec, Andrew (January 28, 2017). "Braxton Burmeister, Oregon Ducks 4-star QB commit, selected Parade 1st-Team All-American". oregonlive. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ Lev, Michael. "Arizona Wildcats lose four-star QB Braxton Burmeister, who's headed to Oregon". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ Martini, Pete. "Braxton Burmeister, a 4-star QB recruit, chooses Oregon Ducks, enrolls early". Statesman Journal. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ Martini, Pete. "Is freshman Braxton Burmeister a dark horse in Oregon Ducks' QB competition?". Statesman Journal. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ staffreportsportland (October 2, 2017). "Alie or Burmeister - Ducks will have a new QB indefinitely". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ Alger, Tyson (October 8, 2017). "Oregon Ducks go through some growing pains in Braxton Burmeister's first start". oregonlive. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ reports, Staff (April 24, 2018). "Oregon coaches aim to have reserve QBs better prepared". The Bulletin. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ Crepea, James (January 11, 2019). "Oregon backup QB Braxton Burmeister enters transfer portal". oregonlive. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  10. ↑ Bitter, Andy (February 24, 2019). "One more QB: Virginia Tech adds Oregon transfer Braxton Burmeister". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  11. ↑ Niziolek, Mike (February 23, 2019). "Virginia Tech lands Oregon quarterback transfer Braxton Burmeister". Roanoke Times. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Virginia Tech's Braxton Burmeister has confidence and athleticism. And this season he has the Hokies' QB spot all to himself". The Virginian-Pilot. August 23, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  13. ↑ Shiers, Mike (July 23, 2021). "Hokies expecting big things from QB Braxton Burmeister". 29News. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  14. ↑ Bitter, Andy (July 22, 2021). "Braxton Burmeister is comfortable in his skin as Virginia Tech's leader, ready to prove himself". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Hokies QB Burmeister in portal as grad transfer". ESPN.com. December 20, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Sources say Aztecs adding transfer QB Braxton Burmeister, who says only that there is 'mutual interest'". San Diego Union-Tribune. January 17, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  17. ↑ "San Diego State adds QB Burmeister as transfer". ESPN.com. January 25, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  18. ↑ Miller, Bryce (August 28, 2022). "Speedy, tough Braxton Burmeister leads Aztecs into season opener against Arizona". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  19. ↑ Manning, Bryan (May 4, 2023). "Former Virginia Tech QB signs with the Los Angeles Rams as a wide receiver". Gobbler Country. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Rams' Braxton Burmeister: Switching to WR with LAR". CBS Sports. May 1, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Braxton Burmeister: Does not make cut". CBS Sports. August 28, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  22. ↑ Staff, CFL ca (January 23, 2024). "Bombers sign seven American players". CFL.ca. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  23. ↑ Staff (May 12, 2024). "Blue Bombers transactions". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
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