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80 Days to Purdue Football: Jarrett Burgess

Related Topics: Walk-on (sports), Baseball, Home run

Today we have another walk-on, but like a few mentioned here so far, he is one that has already contributed. He is also the oldest player on the team even though he is only a sophomore.

Miami, FL (Florida Christian HS)

6'2", 216 pounds

Wide Receiver

2016 Projection: Contributor at wide receiver

By the time that the season starts Jarrett Burgess will be a 26-year-old sophomore. This is because he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners straight out of high school. He spent five seasons playing minor league baseball, but never made it higher than the Class A Northwest League.