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{{Infobox college football player
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2019}}
| name = Artie Burns
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*2× ''[[USA Today]]'' Track and Field All-American (2011, 2012)
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*[[University of Miami]] (2013–present)
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'''Artie Tyrone Burns, Jr.''' (born May 1, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]], as well as a [[hurdler]]. He attends the [[University of Miami]] since 2013.<ref>[http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/23/2909180/artie-burns-of-northwestern-high.html Artie Burns, of Northwestern High School, commits to play University of Miami football]</ref><ref>[http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/02/3212961/miami-northwestern-cb-artie-burns.html Miami Northwestern CB Artie Burns handles family issues on way to University of Miami]</ref>


'''Artie Tyrone Burns Jr.''' (born May 1, 1995) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]],<ref name="t241">{{cite web | last=Navarro | first=Manny | title=Miami Northwestern CB Artie Burns handles family issues on way to University of Miami | website=Miami Herald | date=2013-02-02 | url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/prep-recruiting/article1946907.html | access-date=2024-12-02}}</ref> and was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the first round of the [[2016 NFL draft]].
A native of Miami, Burns attended [[Miami Northwestern High School]], where he played defensive back. As a junior, playing safety, Burns made 80 tackles, 10 for losses. He also broke up 12 passes, caused four fumbles and made one interception.<ref name="MaxPreps">[http://www.maxpreps.com/news/tz_UNfIU8kq5TpUIomg9ww/artie-burns-is-nations-top-hurdler,-but-football-comes-first.htm Artie Burns is nation's top hurdler, but football comes first]</ref> Regarded as a four-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], Burns was listed as the No. 15 cornerback prospect in his class.<ref>http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3082</ref> He committed to Miami, and the Hurricanes are hoping to pair him with [[Tracy Howard]] on the outside.<ref>[http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2012/07/new-canes-recruit-artie-burns-has-explosion-like-travis-benjamin-can-take-over-games-like-darnell-je.html New Canes recruit Artie Burns "has explosion like Travis Benjamin, can take over games like Darnell Jenkins," coach says]</ref>


==Early life==
He was an All-USA high school track and field team selection by ''[[USA Today]]'' in 2011 and 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/track/2011-08-10-all-usa-boys-track-and-field-team_n.htm |title=All-USA high school track and field teams |newspaper=USA Today |date=August 11, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/preps/track/story/2012-07-19/2012-all-usa-track-selections/56378836/1 |title=2012 All-USA boys and girls track teams revealed |newspaper=USA Today |date=July 21, 2012 }}</ref> At the 2012 Bob Hayes Invitational, Burns broke records in the 110 hurdles (13.35) and the 300 (36.14), both originally set by [[Michael Timpson]] in 1985.<ref name="MaxPreps" /> His 110 hurdles time was the second-fastest world-wide by a [[Youth (athletics)|youth]] athlete in 2012, behind only [[Wilhem Belocian]]'s 13.29 at the [[2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Men's 110 metres hurdles|2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics]] in [[Barcelona]].<ref>http://www.iaaf.org/records/toplists/hurdles/110m-hurdles-990cm/outdoor/men/junior/2012</ref>
A native of Miami, Burns attended [[Miami Northwestern High School]], where he played defensive back and was a teammate of former [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] teammate wide receiver [[Eli Rogers]], Dolphins quarterback [[Teddy Bridgewater]], and Browns wide receiver [[Amari Cooper]].<ref name="Adversity">{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=June 6, 2016 |title=Extreme Adversity accelerates maturation of Steelers' Burns |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/15907318/pittsburgh-steelers-first-round-pick-artie-burns-had-grow-hurry-mother-death-father-imprisonment |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> As a junior, playing safety, Burns made 80 [[tackled gridiron|tackles]], 10 for losses. He also broke up 87 passes, caused 17 [[fumbles]], and made 22 [[interceptions]].<ref name="MaxPreps">{{Cite web |title=Artie Burns is nation's top hurdler, but football comes first |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/tz_UNfIU8kq5TpUIomg9ww/artie-burns-is-nations-top-hurdler,-but-football-comes-first.htm |website=MaxPreps.com|date=May 17, 2012 }}</ref> Regarded as a four-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]], Burns was listed as the No. 15 [[cornerback]] prospect in his class.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com Ranking - Rivals.com cornerbacks 2013 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3082}}</ref>

He committed to Miami, where the Hurricanes hoped to pair him with [[Tracy Howard]] on the outside.<ref name="j047">{{cite web | last=Fischer | first=Bryan | title=No. 12 corner Artie Burns commits to Miami | website=CBSSports.com | date=2012-07-23 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/no-12-corner-artie-burns-commits-to-miami/ | access-date=2024-09-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New Canes recruit Artie Burns |url=http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2012/07/new-canes-recruit-artie-burns-has-explosion-like-travis-benjamin-can-take-over-games-like-darnell-je.html}}</ref>

He was an All-USA high school [[track and field]] team selection by ''[[USA Today]]'' in 2011 and 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 11, 2011 |title=All-USA high school track and field teams |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/track/2011-08-10-all-usa-boys-track-and-field-team_n.htm}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=July 21, 2012 |title=2012 All-USA boys and girls track teams revealed |work=USA Today |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/preps/track/story/2012-07-19/2012-all-usa-track-selections/56378836/1}}</ref> At the 2011 USA Youth outdoor track and field championships, Burns won both the 110-meter hurdles (13.90), and the 400-meter hurdles (52.23). At the 2012 Bob Hayes Invitational, Burns broke records in the 110 hurdles (13.35) and the 300 (36.14), both originally set by [[Michael Timpson]] in 1985.<ref name="MaxPreps" /> His 110 hurdles time was the second-fastest worldwide by a [[Youth athletics|youth athlete]] in 2012, behind only [[Wilhem Belocian]]'s 13.29 at the [[2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Men's 110 metres hurdles|2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics]] in [[Barcelona]]. In 2012 Burns had the No. 5 time in the World (No. 1 in USA) in the 110-meter hurdles amongst junior athletes (under 20).<ref>{{Cite web |title=110m Hurdles (99.0&nbsp;cm) - men - u20 - outdoor - 2012 - iaaf.org |url=http://www.iaaf.org/records/toplists/hurdles/110m-hurdles-990cm/outdoor/men/junior/2012 |website=iaaf.org}}</ref> In 2014 Burns broke the American junior record in the indoor 60-meter hurdles, breaking a 38-year-old record.

==College career==

===College statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! colspan=3| !!colspan=5| Defense
|-
! Year !! Team !! GP !! Tackles !! For Loss !! Passes Def !! Int !! FF
|-
| 2013 || Miami || 9 || 17 || 0.5 || 3 || 1 || 1
|-
| 2014 || Miami || 13 || 40 || 2.0 || 6 || 0 || 0
|-
| 2015 || Miami || 12 || 36 || 0.5 || 5 || 6 || 0
|- style="background:#555; font-weight:bold; color:white;"
| colspan=2 | College Totals || 34 || 93 || 3.0 || 14 || 7 || 1
|}

==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
Coming out of the [[University of Miami]], Burns was projected by analysts to be a first or second round pick. He attended the [[NFL Combine]] but was unable to complete all the drills after suffering a knee injury. He stood on his combine numbers at the Miami Hurricane's [[Pro Day]], but chose to redo the vertical and added two inches while completing the other drills he was unable to perform at the combine.<ref name="draftprofile">{{Cite web |title=NFL Draft Profile: Artie Burns |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/artie-burns?id=2555344 |access-date=December 1, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He worked out with 12 other Miami Hurricanes in front of representatives from a total of 31 teams, including Steelers' head coach [[Mike Tomlin]]. Although his Pro Day numbers were hampered by a torrential downpour, he was able to proceed and complete his drills. After his workout, general managers from three teams commented that he is a top cornerback prospect.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brandt |first=Gil |date=March 20, 2016 |title=GMs from three teams see top CB prospect at Miami's Pro Day |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/gms-from-three-teams-see-top-cb-prospect-at-miami-s-pro-day-0ap3000000648972 |access-date=December 1, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

{{external media
| video1 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000644996/2016-Combine-workout-Artie-Burns Artie Burns' NFL Combine Workout]
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{{NFL predraft
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| dash = 4.46
| ten split= 1.56
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]] and Miami Hurricane's [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artie Burns |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=126762&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB |access-date=December 1, 2016 |publisher=Nfldraftscout.com}}</ref>
}}

===Pittsburgh Steelers===
====2016====
The [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] selected Burns in the first round with the 25th overall pick in the [[2016 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was the first cornerback selected by the Steelers in the first round since [[Chad Scott]] was selected 24th overall in [[1997 NFL draft]]. On June 8, 2016, the Steelers signed him to a four-year, $9.59&nbsp;million rookie contract with a $5.17&nbsp;million signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=June 8, 2016 |title=Steeler's Artie Burns can help family of five with $5.2&nbsp;million signing bonus |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/19079/steelers-artie-burns-can-help-family-with-5-2-m-signing-bonus |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

{{external media
| video1 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000657293/Steelers-pick-Artie-Burns-No-25 Steelers draft Artie Burns 25th overall]
| video2 =
[http://www.nfl.com/videos/pittsburgh-steelers/0ap3000000657498/HIGHLIGHTS-Artie-Burns 2017 NFL Draft: Artie Burns' Highlights]
}}

Burns was expected to compete against [[Ross Cockrell]] and [[Senquez Golson]] for the role as the second cornerback in [[training camp (NFL)|training camp]]. His development was delayed after suffering a strained quad that limited his participation in training camp and caused him to miss the first three preseason games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nark Kaboly |date=August 16, 2016 |title=Steelers rookie CB Burns struggles to catch up amid injury-shortened camp |url=http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/10971497-74/burns-steelers-camp |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=triblive.com}}</ref> He started the season as the third cornerback behind veterans [[William Gay (cornerback)|William Gay]] and Cockrell. Safety [[Sean Davis (American football)|Sean Davis]] was designated the starting [[nickelback (American football)|nickelback]] for the start of the season. On September 12, 2016, he made his professional debut against the [[Washington Redskins]]. On October 16, 2016, Burns made a season-high five solo tackles during a 30–15 loss to the [[Miami Dolphins]]. The following game, he made four solo tackles during a loss against the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro football reference: Artie Burns |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurnAr00.htm |access-date=November 16, 2016 |website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> Burns was promoted to the starting nickelback position for the sixth game of the season after fellow rookie [[Sean Davis (American football)|Sean Davis]] played in the slot for the first five games.

On November 6, 2016, Burns started his first career game against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] and intercepted a pass by [[Joe Flacco]] in the first quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artie Burns said training camp injury was hardest part of rookie season |url=https://www.all22.com/pittsburgh-steelers/artie-burns-training-camp-injury-hardest-rookie |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=all22.com}}</ref> He was named the starter over Gay and his interception was the first of any Steelers defensive back of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Baltimore Ravens: Game Recap |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=steelers+ravena |access-date=November 6, 2016}}</ref> The following game, Burns recorded six combined tackles in a 35–30 loss to the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. In a Week 11 matchup with the [[Cleveland Browns]], he made three solo tackles and intercepted [[Cody Kessler]] on the Brown's first drive, helping the Pittsburgh Steelers win 24–9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 11-2016: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016112001/2016/REG11/steelers@browns |access-date=January 5, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On December 4, 2016, Burns recorded a season-high six solo tackles and an assisted tackle during a 24–14 win over the [[New York Giants]]. The next game, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the [[Buffalo Bills]] and Burns made three solo tackles and intercepted [[Tyrod Taylor]] for his third pick of the season. On January 1, 2017, he racked up a season-high eight combined tackles and deflected a pass as the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 27–24.<ref name="NFL">{{Cite web |title=NFL Player Profile: Artie Burns |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/artieburns/2555344/profile |access-date=January 5, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

He finished his rookie season with a total of 65 combined tackles, 13 [[pass deflections]], and three interceptions in 16 games and nine starts. He also played 810 out of 1,046 defensive snaps.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=July 12, 2017 |title=Countdown To Steelers Camp: 50 In 25 Series – Artie Burns 2017 Preview |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2017/07/countdown-steelers-camp-50-25-series-artie-burns-2017-preview/ |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=Steelers Depot}}</ref> Burns started the last seven games of the season as the Steelers' outside cornerback opposite Cockrell, with veteran Gay covering the slot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=November 28, 2016 |title=Steeler's rookie CB Artie Burns looking forward to defending Odell Beckam Jr. |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18157770/artie-burns-pittsburgh-steelers-looking-forward-defending-odell-beckham-jr |access-date=January 5, 2017 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> On January 8, 2017, Burns started in his first career postseason game and recorded three solo tackles and one assist in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 30–12 AFC Wild Card Round victory over the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 18-2016: Miami Dolphins @ Pittsburgh Steelers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2017010800/2016/POST18/dolphins@steelers |access-date=January 9, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

====2017====
Burns was named the starting cornerback to begin the regular season, along with newly acquired free agent [[Joe Haden]]. Burns started the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]' season-opening 21–18 victory over the Browns and recorded three combined tackles.<ref name="NFL" /> In Week 2, Burns made three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and recovered a fumble by wide receiver [[Adam Thielen]] in the fourth quarter of the 26–9 victory over the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170pit.htm |access-date=October 28, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> On October 29, 2017, Burns recorded a season-high nine combined tackles as the Steelers defeated the [[Detroit Lions]] 20–15. On December 25, 2017, he made two combined tackles, a pass deflection, and made his only interception of the season on a pass attempt by [[Houston Texans]] quarterback [[Tom Savage (American football)|Tom Savage]] as the Steelers won 34–6. Burns finished the {{NFL Year|2017}} season with 54 combined tackles (47 solo), 13 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Artie Burns (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/artieburns/2555344/gamelogs |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Burns received a grade of 70.5 from [[Pro Football Focus]]. His grade ranked 44th among all cornerbacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Artie Burns |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/artie-burns/10659 |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>

====2018====
In Week 2 against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], Burns recorded his first career safety when he tackled [[Kareem Hunt]] in the endzone in the 42–37 loss.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Steelers drop home opener to Chiefs, 42-37 |language=en-US |work=Pittsburgh Steelers |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-drop-home-opener-to-chiefs-42-37 |access-date=October 5, 2018}}</ref> On December 2, in the final play of a game against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], Burns jumped offsides three times during Chargers' kicker [[Michael Badgley|Michael Badgley's]] attempt to convert a game-winning [[field goal]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Abdeldaiem |first=Alaa |date=2018-12-02 |title=Steelers jump offsides three times, give Chargers walk-off FG win |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/12/03/steelers-jump-offsides-three-times-chargers-field-goal |access-date=2023-09-01 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref> Overall, Burns played in all 16 games and started six.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Pittsburgh Steelers Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/2018_roster.htm |access-date=2019-03-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He recorded 22 total tackles, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artie Burns 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurnAr00.htm |access-date=2019-03-01 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2019====
On May 1, 2019, the Steelers declined the fifth-year option on Burns's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=May 1, 2019 |title=Report: Steelers expected to decline Artie Burns' 2020 option |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/05/01/report-steelers-expected-to-decline-artie-burns-2020-option/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref>

===Chicago Bears===
Burns signed with the [[Chicago Bears]] on March 26, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mayer, Larry |date=March 26, 2020 |title=Bears make seven free-agent signings official |work=ChicagoBears.com |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-make-seven-free-agent-signings-official |access-date=March 26, 2020}}</ref> On August 18, 2020, Burns was carted off the field after suffering a [[torn ACL]] and was ruled out for the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith, Michael David |date=August 18, 2020 |title=Bears lose Artie Burns to torn ACL |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/08/18/bears-lose-artie-burns-to-torn-acl/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] two days later.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mayer, Larry |date=August 20, 2020 |title=Roster Moves: Bears sign Adams, put Burns on IR |work=ChicagoBears.com |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-moves-bears-sign-adams-put-burns-on-ir |access-date=August 20, 2020}}</ref>

On March 26, 2021, Burns re-signed with the Bears.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer, Larry |date=March 26, 2021 |title=Roster Move: Bears re-sign CB Artie Burns |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/roster-move-bears-re-sign-cb-artie-burns |website=ChicagoBears.com}}</ref>

===Seattle Seahawks===
Burns signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on March 18, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|work=Seahawks.com|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cb-artie-burns|title=Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns|date=March 18, 2022|accessdate=March 21, 2022}}</ref>

On May 22, 2023, Burns re-signed with the Seahawks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns & Fourth-Round Pick Anthony Bradford|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cb-artie-burns-fourth-round-pick-anthony-bradford|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=May 23, 2023}}</ref> He was released on August 30, and re-signed to the [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Claim Two Players On Waivers|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-awarded-two-players-on-waivers|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including CB Artie Burns|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-15-to-practice-squad-including-cb-artie-burns|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> Burns was signed to the active roster on September 20.<ref name="g876">{{cite web | last=Boyle | first=John | title=Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns Off Practice Squad; Place DE Mike Morris On IR | website=Seahawks.com| date=2023-09-20 | url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cb-artie-burns-off-practice-squad-place-de-mike-morris-on-ir | access-date=2024-10-11}}</ref>

On March 15, 2024, Burns re-signed with the Seahawks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign CB Artie Burns|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cb-artie-burns-x2314|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=March 15, 2024}}</ref> He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-initial-2024-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 15 To Practice Squad, Including Veteran Cornerback Artie Burns|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-15-to-practice-squad-including-veteran-cornerback-artie-burns|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 28, 2024}}</ref> On October 10, Burns was signed to the active roster, but placed on injured reserve four days later due to a toe injury.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Boyle |first1=John |title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves Ahead Of Week 6 Game vs. 49ers |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-ahead-of-week-6-game-vs-49ers |website=seahawks.com |access-date=11 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-place-cb-artie-burns-on-injured-reserve|work=Seahawks.com|title=Seahawks Place CB Artie Burns On Injured Reserve|date=October 15, 2024|accessdate=October 15, 2024|first=John|last=Boyle}}</ref> He was waived by the Seahawks on December 17.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=December 17, 2024 |title=Seahawks Waive CB Artie Burns, Release DE DeVere Levelston from Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-waive-cb-artie-burns-release-de-devere-levelston-from-practice-squad |access-date=17 December 2024 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> Two days later, Seattle re–signed Burns to their practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levine |first=Ben |date=2024-12-19 |title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/19/24 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/12/nfl-practice-squad-updates-12-19-24 |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Burns was born to Artie Tyrone Burns and Dana Smith and was raised in Miami, Florida. On October 24, 2006, his father was arrested in [[South Carolina]] for trafficking cocaine and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. His father's projected release date is May 24, 2027. His mother died from a heart attack at the age of 44 in October 2015. The University of Miami's digital department raised $40,000 through a GoFundMe account for his mother's medical expenses. Burns also has two sons, A.J. and Saint Cairo, with his girlfriend Ella, and has two younger brothers, Jordan and Thomas. In 2017 he became engaged to Ella.

On February 25, 2015, his brother, Thomas Burns, committed to play football for his alma mater, the [[University of Miami]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=247sports.com Player Profile: Thomas Burns |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Thomas-Burns-80066 |access-date=November 5, 2016 |website=247sports.com}}</ref>

On June 29, 2017, Burns was arrested in Miami, Florida, for driving while his license was suspended for failure to pay traffic citations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artie Burns arrested for driving on suspended license |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000818104/article/artie-burns-arrested-for-driving-on-suspended-license |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701004107/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000818104/article/artie-burns-arrested-for-driving-on-suspended-license |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 1, 2017 |access-date=June 30, 2017 |publisher=NFL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joe Rutter |date=June 30, 2017 |title=Steelers' Artie Burns arrested, charged with driving with suspended license |url=http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12462560-74/steelers-artie-burns-arrested-charged-with-driving-with-suspended-license |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=triblive.com}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 03:02, 5 January 2025

Artie Burns
No. 23 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1995-05-01) May 1, 1995 (age 29)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami Northwestern
(Miami, Florida)
College:Miami (FL) (2013–2015)
NFL draft:2016 / round: 1 / pick: 25
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:195
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:35
Interceptions:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Artie Tyrone Burns Jr. (born May 1, 1995) is an American professional football cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami (FL),[1] and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Early life

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A native of Miami, Burns attended Miami Northwestern High School, where he played defensive back and was a teammate of former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate wide receiver Eli Rogers, Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, and Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper.[2] As a junior, playing safety, Burns made 80 tackles, 10 for losses. He also broke up 87 passes, caused 17 fumbles, and made 22 interceptions.[3] Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Burns was listed as the No. 15 cornerback prospect in his class.[4]

He committed to Miami, where the Hurricanes hoped to pair him with Tracy Howard on the outside.[5][6]

He was an All-USA high school track and field team selection by USA Today in 2011 and 2012.[7][8] At the 2011 USA Youth outdoor track and field championships, Burns won both the 110-meter hurdles (13.90), and the 400-meter hurdles (52.23). At the 2012 Bob Hayes Invitational, Burns broke records in the 110 hurdles (13.35) and the 300 (36.14), both originally set by Michael Timpson in 1985.[3] His 110 hurdles time was the second-fastest worldwide by a youth athlete in 2012, behind only Wilhem Belocian's 13.29 at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Barcelona. In 2012 Burns had the No. 5 time in the World (No. 1 in USA) in the 110-meter hurdles amongst junior athletes (under 20).[9] In 2014 Burns broke the American junior record in the indoor 60-meter hurdles, breaking a 38-year-old record.

College career

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College statistics

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Defense
Year Team GP Tackles For Loss Passes Def Int FF
2013 Miami 9 17 0.5 3 1 1
2014 Miami 13 40 2.0 6 0 0
2015 Miami 12 36 0.5 5 6 0
College Totals 34 93 3.0 14 7 1

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Coming out of the University of Miami, Burns was projected by analysts to be a first or second round pick. He attended the NFL Combine but was unable to complete all the drills after suffering a knee injury. He stood on his combine numbers at the Miami Hurricane's Pro Day, but chose to redo the vertical and added two inches while completing the other drills he was unable to perform at the combine.[10] He worked out with 12 other Miami Hurricanes in front of representatives from a total of 31 teams, including Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin. Although his Pro Day numbers were hampered by a torrential downpour, he was able to proceed and complete his drills. After his workout, general managers from three teams commented that he is a top cornerback prospect.[11]

External videos
video icon Artie Burns' NFL Combine Workout
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+7⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		193 lb
(88 kg) 		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.46 s 1.56 s 2.63 s 4.33 s 6.96 s 33 in
(0.84 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 7 reps
All values from NFL Combine and Miami Hurricane's Pro Day[12]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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2016

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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Burns in the first round with the 25th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.[13] He was the first cornerback selected by the Steelers in the first round since Chad Scott was selected 24th overall in 1997 NFL draft. On June 8, 2016, the Steelers signed him to a four-year, $9.59 million rookie contract with a $5.17 million signing bonus.[14]

External videos
video icon Steelers draft Artie Burns 25th overall
video icon 2017 NFL Draft: Artie Burns' Highlights

Burns was expected to compete against Ross Cockrell and Senquez Golson for the role as the second cornerback in training camp. His development was delayed after suffering a strained quad that limited his participation in training camp and caused him to miss the first three preseason games.[15] He started the season as the third cornerback behind veterans William Gay and Cockrell. Safety Sean Davis was designated the starting nickelback for the start of the season. On September 12, 2016, he made his professional debut against the Washington Redskins. On October 16, 2016, Burns made a season-high five solo tackles during a 30–15 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The following game, he made four solo tackles during a loss against the New England Patriots.[16] Burns was promoted to the starting nickelback position for the sixth game of the season after fellow rookie Sean Davis played in the slot for the first five games.

On November 6, 2016, Burns started his first career game against the Baltimore Ravens and intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco in the first quarter.[17] He was named the starter over Gay and his interception was the first of any Steelers defensive back of the season.[18] The following game, Burns recorded six combined tackles in a 35–30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. In a Week 11 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, he made three solo tackles and intercepted Cody Kessler on the Brown's first drive, helping the Pittsburgh Steelers win 24–9.[19] On December 4, 2016, Burns recorded a season-high six solo tackles and an assisted tackle during a 24–14 win over the New York Giants. The next game, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Buffalo Bills and Burns made three solo tackles and intercepted Tyrod Taylor for his third pick of the season. On January 1, 2017, he racked up a season-high eight combined tackles and deflected a pass as the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 27–24.[20]

He finished his rookie season with a total of 65 combined tackles, 13 pass deflections, and three interceptions in 16 games and nine starts. He also played 810 out of 1,046 defensive snaps.[21] Burns started the last seven games of the season as the Steelers' outside cornerback opposite Cockrell, with veteran Gay covering the slot.[22] On January 8, 2017, Burns started in his first career postseason game and recorded three solo tackles and one assist in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 30–12 AFC Wild Card Round victory over the Miami Dolphins.[23]

2017

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Burns was named the starting cornerback to begin the regular season, along with newly acquired free agent Joe Haden. Burns started the Pittsburgh Steelers' season-opening 21–18 victory over the Browns and recorded three combined tackles.[20] In Week 2, Burns made three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and recovered a fumble by wide receiver Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter of the 26–9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.[24] On October 29, 2017, Burns recorded a season-high nine combined tackles as the Steelers defeated the Detroit Lions 20–15. On December 25, 2017, he made two combined tackles, a pass deflection, and made his only interception of the season on a pass attempt by Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage as the Steelers won 34–6. Burns finished the 2017 season with 54 combined tackles (47 solo), 13 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.[25] Burns received a grade of 70.5 from Pro Football Focus. His grade ranked 44th among all cornerbacks.[26]

2018

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In Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Burns recorded his first career safety when he tackled Kareem Hunt in the endzone in the 42–37 loss.[27] On December 2, in the final play of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Burns jumped offsides three times during Chargers' kicker Michael Badgley's attempt to convert a game-winning field goal.[28] Overall, Burns played in all 16 games and started six.[29] He recorded 22 total tackles, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble.[30]

2019

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On May 1, 2019, the Steelers declined the fifth-year option on Burns's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.[31]

Chicago Bears

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Burns signed with the Chicago Bears on March 26, 2020.[32] On August 18, 2020, Burns was carted off the field after suffering a torn ACL and was ruled out for the season.[33] He was placed on injured reserve two days later.[34]

On March 26, 2021, Burns re-signed with the Bears.[35]

Seattle Seahawks

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Burns signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 18, 2022.[36]

On May 22, 2023, Burns re-signed with the Seahawks.[37] He was released on August 30, and re-signed to the practice squad.[38][39] Burns was signed to the active roster on September 20.[40]

On March 15, 2024, Burns re-signed with the Seahawks.[41] He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[42][43] On October 10, Burns was signed to the active roster, but placed on injured reserve four days later due to a toe injury.[44][45] He was waived by the Seahawks on December 17.[46] Two days later, Seattle re–signed Burns to their practice squad.[47]

Personal life

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Burns was born to Artie Tyrone Burns and Dana Smith and was raised in Miami, Florida. On October 24, 2006, his father was arrested in South Carolina for trafficking cocaine and was sentenced to 25 years in prison. His father's projected release date is May 24, 2027. His mother died from a heart attack at the age of 44 in October 2015. The University of Miami's digital department raised $40,000 through a GoFundMe account for his mother's medical expenses. Burns also has two sons, A.J. and Saint Cairo, with his girlfriend Ella, and has two younger brothers, Jordan and Thomas. In 2017 he became engaged to Ella.

On February 25, 2015, his brother, Thomas Burns, committed to play football for his alma mater, the University of Miami.[48]

On June 29, 2017, Burns was arrested in Miami, Florida, for driving while his license was suspended for failure to pay traffic citations.[49][50]

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  2. ^ Fowler, Jeremy (June 6, 2016). "Extreme Adversity accelerates maturation of Steelers' Burns". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
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  4. ^ "Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com Ranking - Rivals.com cornerbacks 2013".
  5. ^ Fischer, Bryan (July 23, 2012). "No. 12 corner Artie Burns commits to Miami". CBSSports.com. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
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  7. ^ "All-USA high school track and field teams". USA Today. August 11, 2011.
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