Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Burney was Las Vegas' second-to-last pick of nine from the 2023 NFL Draft. Drafted in the sixth round, Burney signed a rookie contract worth $4 million with the Raiders.
Linebacker was a position where the Las Vegas Raiders could not afford injuries. However, they found themselves with multiple injuries at the position when Divine Deablo and Luke Masterson suffered injuries in the last few weeks. That's when the Silver and Black turned to some of the depth they spent so much time developing.
Raiders late-round linebacker’s athleticism apparent in preseason opening win Quarterback Aidan O’Connell wasn’t the only Las Vegas Raiders rookie who shined during the team’s preseason-opening 34-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers this past Sunday.
The Las Vegas Raiders won their first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers in dominant fashion. They did so by being incredibly disruptive on defense, constantly pressuring the quarterback, getting key stops and forcing turnovers.
The NFL preseason is fully underway and with it a chance for former college players hoping to find their way onto an NFL roster to make some noise. Former Florida linebacker Amari Burney is doing just that.
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to improve on their linebacker play from last season. Part of that turnaround is expected to come from third year player Divine Deablo, who was injured for a considerable amount of time in 2022 because of a broken arm.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Florida linebacker Amari Burney with the 203rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Burney is a big linebacker with good coverage range for his size.
Photo: Amari Burney; Credit: Alex Shepherd Better late than never was the feel around Amari Burney's rise in 2022 and it has helped him to realize the dream of having the chance to play NFL football. The former hybrid defender at the University of Florida was selected No.
Photo: Amari Burney; Credit: Alex Shepherd The 2023 NFL Draft is approaching, marking the peak of the professional football offseason. As NFL free agency cools down after the initial surge to fill spots of need, teams are solidifying their big boards for the eventful selection period set to take place from April 27-29.
Photo: Amari Burney; Credit: Alex Shepherd Nine former Gators were invited to the 2023 NFL Combine. Despite ranking top-two in sacks, tackles for loss, interceptions, pass breakups and forced fumbles for Florida to conclude his breakout 2022 campaign, linebacker Amari Burney was not one of them.
Photo: Amari Burney; Credit: Alex Shepherd Former Florida linebacker Amari Burney will participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Feb. 2, having earned a prospect all-star game promotion from the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
One hundred and fifty-three tackles, four sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, six pass breakups, and four forced fumbles. The losses of Ventrell
Photo: Amari Burney; Credit: Alex Shepherd Florida outside linebacker Amari Burney accepted an invitation to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Monday, which is set to take place at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.
No Florida defender this season has had more forced turnovers than linebacker Amari Burney. Burney is tied for first on the Gators' defense with two interceptions,
While identifying talent for the future — both currently on the roster and in the prep ranks — is imperative at this stage for the Florida Gators, the staff is also focused on instilling a certain style of operation and similar mindsets for players into the mix.
The film on Florida’s defense was unimpressive, to say the least. In week one the Florida Gators got a win over seventh-ranked Utah. The Gators escaped by the skin of their teeth.
Power 5 conference, mid-major or an independent, they all played this week. College football is officially back, and life is good!
Richardson lit it up for Florida in the Gators’ 29-26 home win over Utah on Saturday, and one particular play he made drew plenty of attention.
Photo: Florida linebackers coach Christian Robinson; Credit: Zach Goodall Uniform number changes continue to roll in for the Florida Gators, and a top transfer from the 2021 recruiting cycle has also clinched his first Gators jersey figure.
#30 Pos: LB Ht: 6016 Wt: 230 DOB: 6/19/00 Eligible: 2022 Saint Petersburg, FL Calvary Christian Amari Burney Florida Gators Pros Leinweber: Looking the part as a WILL linebacker, Burney possesses length and size to play the position.
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