13 Facts About Prescott Burgess

Prescott Ennis Burgess was born on March 6,1984 and is an American former professional football linebacker and special teamer.

Prescott Burgess was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft.

Prescott Burgess ranked among the nation's best linebackers and defensive backs.

Prescott Burgess started 20 of the 46 games he played in, and was named an All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention in his junior and senior seasons.

Prescott Burgess was drafted in the sixth round in the 2007 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.

Prescott Burgess missed the entire 2008 season, after being placed on injured reserve on August 11 with a broken forearm.

Prescott Burgess played in the first two games of the 2009 season for the Ravens, picking up two tackles.

Prescott Burgess was traded to the New England Patriots on September 22,2009, in exchange for a conditional seventh round draft choice.

The trade was conditioned on the games Prescott Burgess was active for the Patriots; therefore, the Ravens did not receive any compensation from the Patriots.

Prescott Burgess continued his role as a backup with Baltimore in 2009 and 2010.

On September 3,2011, Prescott Burgess was released during final cuts.

Prescott Burgess was placed on Injured Reserve November 2,2011, and the team signed Edgar Jones as a replacement.

Prescott Burgess was taken off Injured Reserve on December 3,2011, and immediately released from the team.