Arizona St. LB Vontaze Burfict Among Undrafted Free Agents Signing With Bengals
Vontaze Burfict is motivated to prove critics wrong, after going undrafted and signing as a free agent with the Bengals. "I know Im a first-, second-round pick, and the Bengals got a steal in the draft because nobody drafted me," Burfict told the Arizona State Press. It was not a shock that Burfict, an Arizona State linebacker, went undrafted. He was plagued by personal...
The how and why of Burfict's staggering fall
When Vontaze Burfict arrived at Arizona State in the summer of 2009, defensive coordinator Craig Bray saw a player rife with exhilarating and exasperating contradictions.
He showed so many signs of incredible potential, Bray said. But one of the other things that I noticed right away was that effort wasnt a habit. I think things came so easy for him in high school that he really...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
April 28, 2012
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Vontaze Burfict has options
With news of a failed drug test and his draft stock near rock bottom, former Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict is already looking at other options in case the NFL doesn't work out.
Here's a quick rundown of Burfict. He once was thought of as first round material, but his weight ballooned to an unmanageable 259 pounds. His production slipped and Burfict became a...
Vontaze Burfict, Exclusive Workout Video and Interview hits Media
Damond Talbot the writer for Mocking the Draft and PFZ, has published a new tell all interview with Vontaze Burfict, the Inside Linebacker of Arizona State University. Vontaze goes into detail and releases an exclusive video inside his training. Check it out for yourself. Pretty amazing workout video. He could be the ultimate story of Redemption come April 26th-28th.
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All Eyez on Me, Vontaze Burfict Story hits media
Mocking the Draft and Pro football zone writer Damond Talbot, was able to get the inside story on the troubled linebacker Vontaze Burfict of Arizona State. Vontaze has had to really fight through tons of bad publicity this year, but maybe his checkered past has played a part in his outbursts. Make sure to check out Part 1 of the All Eyez on Me, Vontaze Burfict Story and tomorrow’s...
Vontaze Burfict Wants Another Chance Baby
Former Arizona State linebacker Vontae Burfict wants you to know he’s changed. He knows it’s been rough in the past, baby. He said some things. He’s punched some people. He’s blamed everyone but himself for a bad (by his standards) 2011 season. He sucked at the combine. That 5.09 40? He was just thinking of you and how much he missed you.
But that’s all in the past...
Arizona State’s Burfict lashes out during Combine media session
The NFL Scouting Combine is capable of both making and breaking NFL prospects, and Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict is about to learn that the hard way, after he spent the majority of his interview session attacking the media and former teammates/coaches for the consensus notion that his mental makeup is not conducive to being a first round pick in the draft.
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Vontaze Burfict scouting report
Vontaze Burfict ILB Arizona State #7
Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 250
Strengths:
Prototypical size and strength. Strong, fundamentally sound tackler. Has the ability to deliver the big hit and knock the ball loose. Impressive speed and athleticism for his size; when he takes the correct angle, he can close on the ball carrier in a flash and deliver a big hit. Tons of upside if he...
ASU LB Vontaze Burfict declares for NFL draft
Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict says he'll skip his senior season and make himself eligible for the NFL draft.
Burfict made the announcement Tuesday in a one-paragraph statement. He thanked his coaches and professors and added that he plans to return to school in the future to get his degree.
The 6-foot-3 Burfict was the Sun Devils' second-leading tackler this...
Via AP on Fox
January 03, 2012
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Burfict leaving ASU for NFL
Arizona State lost a player to the NFL on Monday. It also lost one giant headache.
In a widely anticipated move, middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict announced on his Facebook page that he will declare for the NFL Draft. The deadline for that decision is Jan. 15.
Burficts loss means the Sun Devils will enter the 2012 season without four linebackers who played significant minutes last...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
January 02, 2012
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