Returns to  anchor one of the best defensive fronts in the conference...completely healed from a injury that ended his 2006 season before it started...had his best season in 2005...played in all 11 games and finished with 37 tackles, six for losses, three sacks and an interception...an outstanding round stopper and an great pass rusher who can drop back into coverage...had a good season in 2004 with 18 solos, 15 assists, six tackles for losses, three sacks, and two fumble recoveries...played well in 2003 with 14 solos, eight assists, 1.5 tackles for losses, a sack and two fumble recoveries...will be a key factor in Howard's quest to maintain its status as one of the top defensive units in 1-AA...an allied health major...born December 1, 1983.

Burgess' Career Statistics

YR       G         UT/AT/TT       TFL/YDS        SACKS/YDS              FF/FR
03        10        14/8/22            1.5/6                1/5                               0/2
04        11        18/15/33          6/20                 3/12                             0/2
05        11        21/16/37          6.5/30              3.5/28                          0/0
06        ----------------------------- DNP (Injury) ------------------------------------
TOT      32        53/39/92          14/56               7.5/45                          0/4