Kevin Bradley Burnett (born December 24, 1982) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders. He played college football at the University of Tennessee. Early years Burnett attended Carson High School, before transferring after his sophomore season to Dominguez High School. He played safety and running back while helping his team reach two consecutive playoff appearances. As a senior, he had 48 carries for 650 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was a member of the 1999 Prep Star All-American team, a second-team All-State choice, and a member of the "Best of the West" by the Long Beach Press-Telegram. College career Burnett accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee. As a true freshman in 2000, he was switched from free safety to outside linebacker midway through the season and played mainly on special teams. As a sophomore in 2001, he started 2 games, finishing with 52 tackles (6.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks and 3 passes defensed. In 2002, he was lost for the year after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the season opener. As a junior in 2003, he started 12 out of 13 games, posting 90 tackles (7.5 for loss), 8 quarterback pressures, 1. 5 sacks and 3 passes defensed. He was named honorable-mention All-SEC and along with Michael Muñoz, became the first Vols juniors since 1944 to serve as team captains. As a senior in 2004, he registered 120 tackles (second on the team), 6 tackles for loss, 7 special teams tackles (tied for the team lead), one sack, one interception. Against the University of Florida, he tallied a career-high with 16 tackles (10 solo). Along with Michael Muñoz, became the first Vols two-time captains since J. G. Lowe earned that honor in 1924-1925. He received first-team All-SEC and All-American honors. Burnett was also a semi-finalist for the Dick Butkus and Chuck Bednarik Awards. Professional career Dallas Cowboys Burnett was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played sparingly as a rookie, after having problems with injuries in both of his knees. He was placed on the injured reserve list on December 29, after tearing his right ACL during a practice. He finished the season with 11 special teams tackles (tied for fourth on the