Isaiah Burse

Isaiah Burse
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Burse with the Denver Broncos
No. 19, 89
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-08) December 8, 1991 (age 33)
Modesto, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Modesto Christian School
(Salida, California)
College:Fresno State
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Return yards:502
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Isaiah Burse (born December 8, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Fresno State. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

High school career

From 2007 to 2009, Burse played for Modesto Christian High School in Modesto, California. He was the starting varsity quarterback for three seasons, and during his senior year, led the Modesto Christian Crusaders to the small school state championship. They defeated Parker, a San Diego high school, 44-40. The Crusaders finished the season with a perfect 15-0 record. Burse finished the season with 27 passing touchdowns, 26 rushing touchdowns, and was named MaxPreps Small School State Player of the Year.[1] He was ranked a two star recruit by ESPN,[2] and committed to play wide receiver at Fresno State.

College career

Burse played college football at Fresno State University from 2010 to 2013. He finished his career with 210 receptions for 2,503 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Burse was signed by the Denver Broncos after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.[3] On December 6, 2014, the Broncos released him.[4] On December 8, 2014, the Broncos re-signed Burse to their practice squad. On January 12, 2015, he signed a futures contract with the Chargers. He was waived on September 5, 2015.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 7, 2015, Burse was signed to the Steelers' practice squad. He was released by the Steelers on September 24, 2015.

San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers

On November 4, 2015, Burse was signed to the Chargers' practice squad. On January 4, 2016, he signed a futures contract with the Chargers. On September 20, 2016, he was released by the Chargers.[5] Two days later he was signed to the practice squad.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 29, 2016.[7] He was released by the Chargers on October 31, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad two days later.[8] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 5, 2016.[9]

On September 2, 2017, Burse was waived/injured by the Chargers and placed on injured reserve.[10]

San Diego Fleet

Burse signed with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football for the inaugural 2019 season. He was waived/injured on January 10, 2019 during training camp, and was subsequently placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.[11]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Burse signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on January 30, 2020.[12] He was released on June 10, 2021.[13]

References

  1. ^ Kevin Askeland, "Modesto Christian's Isaiah Burse is Small Schools State MVP", MaxPreps, CBS Sports, January 17, 2010.
  2. ^ "Isaiah Burse", ESPN Recruiting Nation Football, retrieved December 7, 2014.
  3. ^ Troy E. Renck, "Free agent Isaiah Burse explosive enough to make run at Broncos roster", The Denver Post, May 19, 2014.
  4. ^ "Broncos Bring Back McManus As Kickoff Specialist, Waive Returner Isaiah Burse" Archived March 29, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, CBS Local (Denver), December 6, 2014.
  5. ^ "Chargers Sign Versatile RB Dexter McCluster". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Full List of Chargers 2016 Transactions". Chargers.com.
  7. ^ "Chargers Waive CB Pierre Desir, Promote WR Isaiah Burse To Active Roster". October 29, 2016.
  8. ^ Henne, Ricky (October 31, 2016). "Chargers Awarded WR Jeremy Butler Off Waivers". Chargers.com. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  9. ^ Henne, Ricky (November 5, 2016). "Chargers Make Four Roster Moves; Place Dexter McCluster on NFL-I List". Chargers.com.
  10. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 2, 2017). "Los Angeles Chargers Cut Down Roster to 53". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
  11. ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "Tiger-Cats Sign Trio of American Players". TiCats.ca. January 30, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  13. ^ "Tiger-Cats add trio of American players to roster". TiCats.ca. June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.