James Burgess (gridiron football)

This article is about the linebacker born in 1974. For his son, see James Burgess (American football, born 1994).

James Burgess
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Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1974-03-31) March 31, 1974 (age 50)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Homestead
(Homestead, Florida)
College:Miami (FL)
Undrafted:1997
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:16
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Paul Burgess (born March 31, 1974) is an American former professional football linebacker who played two seasons with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami and attended Homestead High School in Homestead, Florida.[2] He was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Tropics, Orlando Rage and Calgary Stampeders.[3] Burgess was named to the All-XFL team.[4] His son, James Burgess, played in the NFL from 2016 to 2021.[5]

  1. ^ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "JAMES BURGESS". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  3. ^ "James Burgess". all-xfl.com. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  4. ^ "3 Rage Players Named To All-xfl Team". orlandosentinel.com. April 28, 2001. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
  5. ^ James Burgess has waited -- and worked -- for his opportunity with the Browns