21 Facts About Morgan Burnett

1. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Morgan Burnett tips New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's fourth-down pass to secure a Steelers' win.

2. Morgan Burnett was born in the Year of the Serpent.

3. Morgan Burnett was born in College Park on a Friday, January 13, 1989.

4. Morgan Burnett was raised by his parents, Cap and Ellary Burnett, in College Park, Georgia.

5. On January 19, 2019, Morgan Burnett requested a release Only completing one season out of his three-year contract with The Pittsburgh Steelers.

6. Morgan Burnett missed two consecutive games after sustaining a hamstring injury.

7. Morgan Burnett received an overall grade of 84.0 from Pro Football Focus, ranking 15th among all qualified safeties in 2016.

8. Morgan Burnett missed the Packers' Week 8 loss at the New Orleans Saints after suffering a calf injury.

9. Morgan Burnett was one of two defensive players in the NFL to play every snap in every game in the season, along with James Laurinaitis of the St Louis Rams.

10. Morgan Burnett progressed quickly and received first team reps after Bigby held out due to a contract dispute.

11. Morgan Burnett recorded 93 tackles, of which 62 were solo.

12. Morgan Burnett was offered athletic scholarship by a number of high-major schools, including Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia, before choosing to attend Georgia Tech on January 10, 2007.

13. Morgan Burnett competed in the long jump, 400-meters and relays.

14. Morgan Burnett was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft with the 71st overall pick.

15. Morgan Burnett would add a beautiful arching pass over the Rams.

16. Morgan Burnett was inactive for the Packers' Week 3 victory at the Detroit Lions due to a groin injury he sustained the previous week.

17. Morgan Burnett was ranked the third best strong safety in 2015 by Sports Illustrated.

18. Morgan Burnett returned as the de facto starting strong safety in 2011 after Atari Bigby departed in free agency.

19. Morgan Burnett entered training camp competing for the job as the starting strong safety against veterans Atari Bigby and Charlie Peprah.

20. On January 11, 2010, Morgan Burnett announced he would enter his name in the 2010 NFL Draft and forgo his senior season.

21. Morgan Burnett had seven interceptions and returned them for 95 yards.