Jaron Burgess #12

Position:

LB

Class:

Jr.

Height:

6-4

Weight:

230

Hometown:

Norman, OK (North)

Physical force at linebacker where he is expected to move to the middle after a breakout 2008 season...Had a great Spring and is expected to be the team's top tackler in 2009...Ended last season with 81 tackles with 10.5 behind the line of scrimmage...Intercepted one pass and broke up three others...Named to the LSC North First Division Team as an outside linebacker.

2006/2007: Caught eight passes for 81 yards as a freshman in 2006...Spent 2007 as a redshirt.

High School: Played at Norman North High School.

Personal: Born Oct. 28, 1987...Parent is Jill Burgess...Has a sister, Jasmine...Majoring in education...Wants to be a either a coach or a teacher after graduation.