Robert Barry Burnett (born August 27, 1967) is a former

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who played in the NFL for 14 seasons.

High school and college

Burnett attended

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located on Long Island, New York. He played college football at

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, where he was a four-year letterman, and was a semifinalist for the

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in 1989, his senior year.

NFL career

Rob Burnett was drafted in the 5th round with the 129th pick in the 1990 NFL Draft by the

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, with whom Burnett made his only Pro Bowl. He played there until the Browns moved to

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, when he became a member of the Ravens. Playing for the

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into 2001, Burnett earned a Super Bowl Ring when the Ravens defeated the

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. Due to salary cap issues, Burnett was not brought back by the Ravens after 2001. After playing two more seasons with the

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, Burnett retired.

After football

In 2006, Rob Burnett became a commentator for WBAL-AM, specifically covering

games. Burnett was present during the Ravens'

reunion, in 2010. Burnett was inducted into the

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in the Football Category with the Class of 2001.

References

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