Butler University Athletics

Career Stats

2014:  Played in eight games in 2014 and in 41 career games with the Bulldogs…led Butler in solo tackles (47) and total tackles (72) in 2013…finished with 165 career tackles, including 101 career solo tackles…recorded 13.5 career tackles for loss…tied for second on the team with two pass interceptions in 2014…had a 25-yard pass interception return for a touchdown against Morehead State…posted six career pass interceptions.

2013:  Starting safety in all 13 games...led the team in solo tackles and total tackles...had a career-high nine tackles against Dartmouth...picked off passes against Franklin and Stetson...

2012:  Named Butler’s Special Teams MVP...played in nine games...tied for the team lead in pass interceptions (2)...had a 59-yard interception return at Davidson...had a season-high six tackles at Valparaiso and at Drake...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll...

2011:  Played in all 11 games...shared the team lead with four pass breakups...had one forced fumble...recorded a season-best three tackles against Davidson and Valparaiso...had two pass breakups against Taylor...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll...

2010:  Did not see varsity action in first season with the Bulldogs...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll...

Personal:  Marketing major...born 8/5/91...son of Jeff and Mary Jo Burke...

High School:  Two-year varsity starter at Lakota West High School...named Most Improved Varsity Defensive Player as a senior...second team All-Conference performer...helped high school squad to its first conference championship and a school-record nine wins in 2009...All-Academic Award winner...High School Coach:   Larry Cox.