Amari Burney commits to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida senior linebacker Amari Burney will play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The bowl committee announced on Monday night.
Founded in 2012, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl gives prospective players the best opportunity to showcase their talents to potential employers and fans. Nearly 200 scouts, player personnel staff, general managers, and head coaches from all 32 NFL teams are expected to be in attendance to watch live practices, conduct player interviews and review tape.
Burney recently finished his fifth and final season with the Gators. It was the most productive season the linebacker had during his time in Gainesville. Burney finished the 2022 season with 79 tackles (41 solo), nine tackles, for a loss, four sacks, and two interceptions.
Notable NFLPA Collegiate Bowl alumni
- Jamal Agnew, WR/DB/KR, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kelvin Beachum, OL, Arizona Cardinals
- Tarik Cohen
- Will Dissly, TE, Seattle Seahawks
- Samson Ebukam, LB, San Francisco 49ers
- Shaquill Griffin, DB, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Duron Harmon, S, Las Vegas Raiders
- Deonte Harty, WR/KR, New Orleans Saints
- Troy Hill, DB, Los Angeles Rams
- Kendall Hinton, WR/QB, Denver Broncos
- Josh Lambo, K
- Darnell Mooney, WR, Chicago Bears
- Danny Pinter, OL, Indianapolis Colts
- Elandon Roberts, LB, Miami Dolphins
- Nick Scott, DB, Los Angeles Rams
- L’Jarius Sneed, S, Kansas City Chiefs
- Grover Stewart, DL, Indianapolis Colts
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Kansas City Chief
Burney says goodbye to Gator Nation
Burney was out of college eligibility but took time to thank those who have helped him during his college career.
“First off, I want to thank God for everything he does for me. I give him ALL the glory! The biggest thank you goes out to Coach Napier for coming in and believing in me. I also want to thank Coach Toney for putting me in the position to make plays this season. To Coach Bateman and Coach Chaney, it was truly a blessing sharing the war room with you. To all my other coaches and staff, far too many to name, I am immensely grateful for all the knowledge you have graced me with,” Burney wrote on Twitter.”
“I owe this season not only to those listed, but to my teammates and brothers as well. I also want to thank my parents for their constant support and the fact that they never missed a game, home or away, during each of my collegiate seasons. My time at UF has provided me with great knowledge, both on and off the field. I want to thank you, Gator Nation! It was a privilege to wear the Orange & Blue and I will never forget what 90k in the Swamp sounds like. My time at UF has come to an end, but I will be a Gator forever. With that being said, I am officially declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft.”
