KeenanBurton

High School: Playmaking athlete as a quarterback and safety … First-team all-state as a senior by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal … Named to the Lexington Herald-Leader “Class of the Commonwealth” listing of the top-22 seniors in the state … Helped lead DuPont Manual HS in Louisville to the Class AAAA state playoffs four consecutive seasons … Four-year letterman and three-year starter … Primarily played quarterback on offense, although he did see some action as a receiver, running back, and kick returner … Two-year member of the all-county and all-district teams … Career stats include 274 rushing attempts for 1,634 yards, a 6.0-yard average, and 25 touchdowns … Completed 81 of 226 passes for 1,605 yards and 17 TDs … Had 98 tackles in his career, along with 30 pass breakups … Intercepted 10 passes, returning two for touchdowns … Also had a punt return for a touchdown … The No. 6 prospect in Kentucky according to SuperPrep … The No. 5 prospect in Kentucky and one of the top-50 defensive backs in the nation by Rivals.com/PrepStar magazine … MVP of the Kentucky/Tennessee HS All-Star Game in the summer of 2003, leading Kentucky to a 28-14 victory … “Keenan has the quickest first step I’ve seen in a long time,” said Manual Coach Joe Nichols. “He has really deceptive speed and great hands” … In track, he competed in the 400- and 800-meter runs, 4×200-, 4×400-, and 4×800-meter relays, the long jump, and the triple jump … Has participated in the state meet in all three relays and both jumps … Member of the student council and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes … Decided on Kentucky after also considering Northwestern, Indiana, Marshall, Louisville, Miami (Ohio), and Boston College.

Personal: Full name is Keenan Edward Burton … Born 10-29-84 in Louisville, Ky … Son of Ed Burton and Gladys Taylor … Ed played football and ran track at Morehead State … Has a twin sister, Keisha … Major is undecided.