MichaelBurchett

Made the team in the fall of 2010 … Has shown a good passing arm and athleticism … Very
intelligent player with great attitude in practice.

Freshman (2010): Redshirted.

High School: Very successful career as a quarterback at Prestonsburg High School, where he guided the team to two district championships and one regional championship … Was brilliant his senior season, completing over 65 percent of his passes (185-of-284) for 3,142 yards and 39 touchdowns … Showed the ability to scramble as well as throw downfield with 429 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns … Best game of his career came against Breathitt County where he completed 28-of-41 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns passing and two touchdowns rushing … Earned an extensive list of honors during high school, including: District Player of the Year, WYMT Mountain Player of the Year, Pikeville Medical Player of the Year, Kentucky High School Game Night Player of the Year, Lexington Herald-Leader Class of the Commonwealth, honorable-mention all-state by The Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal and a Mr. Football candidate, all in 2009 … Coached by John DeRossett … Also a four-year letterwinner in basketball, where he was named all-conference and all-district all three seasons … Also honored as District Player of the Year, Citizens Bank Player of the Year and all-region his senior year in basketball … Involved off the field as well as vice president of the National Honor Society and valedictorian … Also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Born in Prestonsburg, Ky. … Parents are #17 NIK BRAZLEY Blake and Rebecca Burchett … Major is undecided.