Bobby Burnett

Bobby Burnett
No. 21, 24
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1943-01-04)January 4, 1943
Clinton, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedOctober 1, 2016(2016-10-01) (aged 73)
Marion, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolSmackover (AR)
CollegeArkansas (1964–1965)
NFL draft1966: 10th round, 152nd overall pick
AFL draft1966: 4th round, 33rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards871
Rushing average3.7
Receptions45
Receiving yards533
Total touchdowns8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Clell Burnett (January 4, 1943 – October 1, 2016) was a college and professional American football player.[1]

Originally a halfback from the University of Arkansas, Burnett in 1966, his first year with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (AFL), had a combined total of 1,185 yards rushing and receiving, with over 12 yards per catch and 4 touchdowns on 34 receptions.[1] He had 766 yards on 187 rushes, with 4 rushing touchdowns. He was that year's AFL Rookie of the Year, and was also selected to the 1966 AFL All-Star team.[1] He died of pancreatic cancer on October 1, 2016.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Bobby Burnett Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ Holt, Bob (October 3, 2016). "Bobby Burnett, star Hog, dies at 73". Arkansas Online. Retrieved August 3, 2026.

PFRA biography

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