Derek Burnette

Ranked as the number-one inside linebacker in the nation by Max Emfinger...SuperPrep All-American...rated fifth best player in Georgia by SuperPrep...member of the Georgia Sweet 16 Team ...the Exchange Club of Columbus Defensive Player and Linebacker-of-the-Year...All Bi-City first-team selection ... Carver High School "Golden Helmet" recipient who had 147 tackles during his senior year... first-team all-state linebacker according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution ... attended the same high school as current Clemson starting middle guard Brentson Buckner had a career total of 527 tackles ...has been timed at 4.5 in the 40...born 8-20-73.