Ian Burks

Position:
Guard
Ht./Wt.:
6-4 / 297
Class:
Junior
High School:
Denham Springs

2009-10 Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll

2008-09 Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll

2007-08 Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll

2006-07 Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll

2009 (Junior): Started all 12 games during the season, making 11 starts at right guard and one at center (at Nebraska)...Was second on the team with 894 snaps, including a season-high 96 vs. Troy...Didn't allow a sack to Nebraska defensive line tandem of Ndamukong Suh (2009 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner) and Jared Crick, who combined for 21.5 sacks - the third highest teammate total in the nation.

2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games, starting 11 at right guard...Played, but did not start at FAU (back injury)...Took 734 snaps, including a season-high 88 vs. FIU.

2007 (Redshirt Freshman): Played 11 games on the offensive line, starting the first eight at right guard before missing the game at #24 Tennessee (ankle injury)...Returned for final three games, starting at FIU...Played 381 offensive snaps...Recipient of the Champion Award as the top offensive newcomer.

2006 (Freshman): Redshirted, did not play... Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week vs. EMU.

Denham Springs: Three-year letterwinner at center...In 2005 became a two-way starter during the second half, starting at defensive end...All-District 3-5A...Team captain in senior season.

Personal: Full name is Ian Michael Burks...Born on November 23, 1987...Son of Michael
and Karrie Burks...Has one brother, Paul, and one sister, Kimber.