Morgan State University Athletics

Bear Bits: will add to Morgan State’s already talented and deep group of linebackers … has a nose for the football … can hit and has exceptional speed that allows him to run to the ball … gives the Bears a proven player who will push for playing time … Transferred from Savannah State in 2013 … As a Sophomore at Savannah State in 2012 … was selected Preseason All-MEAC … racked up 75 tackles (ranked No. 16 in the MEAC in tackles) … ranked T-No. 9 with 11 tackles for loss … recorded two sacks … … posted three double-digit tackle performances … posted a season-high 13 tackles at Morgan State (Oct. 6) … had 11 stops and a sack against Hampton (Oct. 27) …As a Freshman at Savannah State in 2011 … finished with 24 tackles, 6 tackles for loss and a sack … High School:  played at St. John’s College HS for coach Joe Patterson … was named to first team All-Conference during his senior year … All-MET second team … recorded 110 tackles, 60 solo tackles and 10 sacks … three time First Team All-WAC (2009m ’10, ’11) … Personal: born in Washington, D.C. … son of Samantha and Wayne Burden Sr. … has a brother (Tyler, 19) … enjoys listening to music and playing football … was recruited by Georgia Tech, the University of Central Florida and Delaware State … business administration major.