Signed: Linebacker De'Morreal Burnam
Measurables:
• Self reports a 4.62 second time in the 40-yard dash, a 4.51 second time in the shuttle, a 275-pound bench press, a 125-pound squad and a 405-pound deadlift.
Ratings:
• Rivals.com: Three stars.
• Scout.com: Three stars, No. 57 outside linebacker nationally, No. 23 outside linebacker in the South and No. 9 outside linebacker in Georgia.
• 247Sports: Three stars, No. 46 inside linebacker nationally, No. 121 player in Georgia and No. 996 player nationally.
• ESPN: Three stars with a grade of 77. No. 23 inside linebacker nationally, No. 81 player in Georgia and No. 365 player in the region.
Honors/accomplishments:
•One of four linebackers named to preseason Class AAAA All-State team by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
• Also one of four linebackers named to preseason Class AAAA All-Region team by the AJC.
• Named to 2016 All-Citizen Football defensive first-team by The Rockdale Citizen.
Recruitment:
• Burnam's offers included Tennessee, Louisville, South Florida and Cincinnati among others.
• Originally committed to Tennessee before flipping to the Hoosiers on Dec. 25.
• Took his official visit to Indiana over the Dec. 9 weekend.
Recruiter of record:
• Was recruited by Indiana linebackers coach William Inge and now-Indiana head coach Tom Allen.
Quotable:
“Wow man, as soon as I stepped on campus I had a great feeling. The students and staff and players just threw me right in. I felt like I was already part of the family." - De'Morreal Burnam.
2017 projection:
Even with the loss of All-Big Ten Marcus Oliver to the NFL, Indiana returns some key players at linebacker. The Hoosiers will be able to bring Burnam along at an appropriate pace.
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