John Burke (American football)

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John Burke
No. 85 , 83
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1971-09-07) September 7, 1971 (age 51)
Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Holmdel (NJ)
College: Virginia Tech
NFL Draft: 1994  / Round: 4 / Pick: 121
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:28
Receiving yards:273
Receiving TDs:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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 in the fourth round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Patriots. [1]

Burke grew up in Holmdel Township, New Jersey [2] and attended Holmdel High School. [3]

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References

  1. "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  2. 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."
  3. John Burke player profile Archived February 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine , Database Football. Accessed August 22, 2008.