Former Kentucky football player Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns has passed away at the age of 43.
Burns was a three-year starter at defensive tackles for the Wildcats from 2002-2004. He was All-SEC twice and went on to play for the Indianapolis Colts.
Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns was a three-year starter and a big-play performer, totaling 168 tackles, including 37 tackles for loss. He was All-SEC two seasons and went on to play in the NFL for Indianapolis. A two-year team captain at UK, he was beloved by his teammates and known… pic.twitter.com/Vp6mr9bCH1
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) July 17, 2024