Yardbarker: Joe Burnett

Steelers Ink Two Draft Picks

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:23:50 -0500

Fifth-round cornerback Joe Burnett and fifth-round fullback Frank “The Tank” Summers have agreed to three-year deals with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com. Burnett played at Central Florida and Summers played at UNLV. A four-year starter who intercepted 16 career passes, Burnett is in the running for the Steelers’ fifth cornerback spot. And Summers could create [...]

Steelers Draft: Joe Burnett (round 5)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:47:58 -0500

Joe Burnett Strengths: Excellent athleticism…Good bulk with a solid frame…Quick with a burst to close and recover…Terrific hands and ball skills…A good leaper…Elusive with great vision…Above average strength…Confident with a short memory…Tons of experience…Also a superb return man. Weaknesses: Shorter than you would prefer…Does not have great timed speed…Is not very tough or physical…Marginal tackler…Gambler who t...

Steelers Draft Round-up

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:18:33 -0500

Well, the Steelers once again had a very successful draft while picking last in the 1st round. The Steelers tried to trade up on day 1 to move up in the second round, but couldn’t; instead they traded away their 2nd rounder and ended up with three 3rd round picks. From the outside looking in, it would seem the Steelers addressed all weaknesses and/or holes they may have had, along with adding some guys that may be make the Steelers special teams even scarier. Below is the selections by the St...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Draft Wrap Up

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:06:28 -0500

The Pittsburgh Steelers came into the 2009 NFL draft with pretty much the same team which won the Super Bowl three months earlier. We can argue about the age of the defensive line or the frequent incompetence of the offensive line but there were no real glaring holes which needed filling immediately. Director of Player Personnel Kevin Colbert was thus able to come away with a draft short on impact rookies and long on future potential. THIRD ROUND: Kraig Urbik Offensive Guard Wisconsin 6...

Ziggy, Frank The Tank, Mike Wallace And The Rest Of The '09 Draft Class

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:49:42 -0500

This year's was a predictably austere but encouraging draft by the Steelers, one that putatively addressed an array of team needs, from shoring up the secondary, adding a possible starting interior lineman, providing much-needed depth to the receiving corps, picking up a bruising short yardage back, taking another shot at drafting a kick returner and, inexplicably, another tight end.In the days leading up to the draft, Steelers fans were greeted with the auspicious news that Hines Ward ag...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 NFL Draft Recap

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:19:20 -0500

Well the 2009 Draft has come and gone. Although it didn't go the way many expected I think the Steelers still had a good draft. Mizzou DT Ziggy Hood was the Steelers first pick and he will be a solid force up the middle for many years. He more than likely won't start this year but that'll give him time to develop. They also picked up OL Kraig Urbick from Wisconsin, WR Michael Wallace from Mississippi, Keenan Lewis CB Oregon St., Joe Burnett, UNLV RB Frank "The Tank" Summers, one of my Ducks... DT Sonny Harris, Pittsburgh native Penn State C A.Q. Shipley, and wrapped up by drafting Arkansas St. TE David Johnson. Look for Wallace and Burnett to compete for special teams duties. Both were good return specialists in college and should suceed there at the NFL level. Also Wallace andLewis, childhood friends, are reunited after attending seperate colleges. They both originally sign on with Oregon St. but Wallace jumped ship after their H.S. coach became an assistant at Mississippi.Continue reading "Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 NFL Draft Recap"

AND IN ROUND FIVE, IT'S FRANK THE TANK, THE JUNIOR BUS

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:02:50 -0500

The fifth round has always been somewhat of a crapshoot for the Steelers organization. It's produced stars like Mike Webster, Barry Foster, and Hardy Nickerson, as well as solid contibutors such as Lee Flowers, Jerame Tuman, and Clark Haggans. On the other hand, it's also given us forgettable names like Omar Jacobs, Tee Martin, and Charles Davis.This year, the Steelers had two picks in round five, the first one used on CB Joe Burnett, a 5'9", 192-pounder from Central Florida ...

Steelers Select CB Joe Burnett (5th Rd., No. 168)

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:07:01 -0500

With the 168th overall pick in the NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers select Central Florida CB Joe Burnett. Burnett made headlines since starting as...

5th Round Nets More Help in the Secondary, Running Game

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:56:29 -0500

The Steelers had two picks in the 5th round on Sunday, the first of which was the 32nd pick of the round. It was with that pick they took 5-9, Central Florida CB Joe Burnett. Here’s the word on Burnett from NFL.com: Burnett made headlines since starting as a freshman because of his skills [...]

Day 1 Draft Breakdown...Cornerbacks

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:39:16 -0500

In the defensive backfield. There's Malcolm Jenkins and everybody else at corner. The second corner off the board could be Sean Smith. It could be Darius Butler. There's depth. And a lot of it? The question is, just how quality is this depth?1. Malcolm Jenkins - Ohio St. (6'1" 201 4.51)He's a physical, attacking corner. He jams well on the line and he attacks like a safety on the blitz or in run support. And yes, his 40-time is not great. But look at the film. He stays wi...

STEELERS PROSPECT PARADE CONTINUES

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:42:40 -0500

The Steelers continue to bring in college players for visits, so here are a few of the latest:-Oregon DL Ra'Shon Harris will be in town today. He's a shade under 6'4", 297 pounds and projects to be a 3-4 defensive end in the NFL. Harris had 47 tackles and three sacks for the Ducks last year. Rated #18 DT by NFLdraftscout.com.--6-8, 345-pound Oklahoma OT Phil Loadholt was in town yesterday. He was a left tackle in college but could be moved to the right side in the NFL. Had an...

Steelers Talk to Two More Prospects - OL Loadholt and CB Burnett

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:13:53 -0500

A couple more college prospects are meeting with the Steelers as the countdown to the NFL Draft continues. The team met Wednesday with on the South Side with offensive tackle Phil Loadholt and cornerback/return specialist Joe Burnett. Loadholt is a load to say the least, he’s 6-foot-8, 337 [...]

Rethinking the Packer draft...

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:22:40 -0500

Now we're here in the in-between time of the draft. And if you look at my previous effort? You will notice that several of the players I have chosen are rising up the draft boards. My top four have gone up in value. So, I have to come out and rethink this.So I will. Because I love my readers. 1) B.J. Raji NT Boston CollegeNow I am dubious to whether or not he'll be there at 9. But he is a big, tough space eater going down and facing your center. If he's there? He'd be the perf...

Senior Defensive Prospects to Watch

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:42:18 -0500

Defensive End:

Mitch King, Iowa- At defensive tackle, King doesn?t have the size (6?2?, 282lbs) to hold up in the middle but would be a perfect fit as a 3-4 DE and is versatile enough to move around along a line in a 4-3. KIng had a great senior season and has been one of Iowa?s best players his ...

NFL Draft Prospect Viewing Guide

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:57:08 -0500

A chronological look at the players we selected as "Players to Watch" for the 2009 NFL Draft. Here's a hint - free up some space on your DVR and clear your schedule for October 11th. Corey Lewis - RB - Northern Iowa Big Game: 8/30 @ BYU A small-school prospect from the same place that produced Kurt Warner, Lewis is a beast for the UNI Panthers. He averages nearly six yards each time he carries the rock. The combine will probably determine how high he climbs, but playing ...