Georgia football fans are counting down the days until the season returns, and as we approach the 68-day mark, let’s shine a spotlight on a notable Bulldog who wore the No. 68 jersey: offensive lineman Chris Burnette. While his professional career may have been cut short, Burnette left a lasting impact during his time at the University of Georgia.
Burnette went undrafted to the Miami Dolphins in 2013, but was waived by the Dolphins before the start of the 2013 season. His career ended after suffering an injury in mini-camp with the Tampa Bay Bucs in 2014.
The Georgia native did make an impact as an offensive guard for the Bulldogs, though. He helped pave the way for Todd Gurley, Keith Marshall, and a whole host of running backs. Burnette is now a director at the corporate level for Chick-fil-A in Atlanta.
Burnette helped UGA advance to the SEC Championship two times and was a three year starter. He made All-SEC 2nd Team in 2012. He captained the team several times as well. Burnette did pretty well for a player who started on the scout team while being redshirted.
