Jakeb Nolan Burt (born August 25, 1996) is a Canadian professional football tight end. He was drafted first overall in the 2021 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles from 2015 to 2019.[1]
 Burt with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2022 | |
| Born: | August 25, 1996 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Tight end |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Boston College |
| High school | St. John's Preparatory |
| CFL draft | 2021, round: 1, pick: 1 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2020 | New England Patriots* |
| 2021–2022 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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Professional career
editNew England Patriots
editBurt was not selected in the 2020 NFL draft, but he signed as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots of the National Football League to a three-year contract.[2] He spent the entire season on the practice squad and was not re-signed for the following year.[3][4]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editBurt was a late addition to be qualified for the CFL Draft in 2021 after he provided documentation proving his National status.[5] His draft value rapidly rose to the point that he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2021 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[6] He signed his rookie contract on the same day of the draft which was registered with the league on May 5, 2021.[7][8] However, he spent the entire 2021 season on the injured list.[8]
Burt made his professional debut in the season opening game of 2022 on June 11, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in his city of birth, Regina.[9] In that game, he recorded two receptions for ten yards.[9] On May 10, 2023, Burt was released by the Tiger-Cats.
Personal life
editBurt was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, to parents Scott and Dawn Burt.[1] Burt and his family moved to Lynnfield, Massachusetts, when he was four years old and he grew up in the Boston area.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Jake Burt". Boston College Eagles. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Meet The New Patriots: Jake Burt". fullpresscoverage.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Tight end Jake Burt excited for chance to come home in CFL draft". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Former Pats, BC tight end goes No. 1 in 2021 CFL Draft". NBC Sports. May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Boston College tight end Jake Burt added to 2021 CFL Draft". 3DownNation. April 25, 2021.
- ^ "Ticats select Boston College TE Jake Burt 1st overall". Canadian Football League. May 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Ticats stealthy shipped team apparel and signed first overall pick, TE Jake Burt prior to CFL Draft". 3DownNation. May 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Jake Burt". Canadian Football League. Retrieved August 10, 2022.