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First-year tight end Richard Burney brings versatility to the Virginia offense

To say that Virginia first-year tight end Richard Burney is a "jack of all trades" would be understatement.

Burney had his hand in just about every team and every activity during his four years at Hickory High School. The six-foot-four, 235-pound athlete was a thrower on the track team, a power forward on the basketball team, and oh yeah, he played a little football too.

Burney was a star tight end, defensive end, and long-snapper for the Hawks. The 757 standout made plays all over the field, but earned All-Conference honors at tight end in both 2013 and 2014.