John Richard Burke (born September 7, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots, New York Jets and San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 1994 NFL draft with the 121st overall pick.
Burke grew up in Holmdel Township, New Jersey,Greenidge, Jim. "Burke is finally catching on Rookie tight end proving a key addition to offense" , The Boston Globe, December 30, 1994. Accessed March 15, 2011. "But no longer is the 6-foot-2-inch, 258-pound Holmdel, NJ resident only a blocker. He also can catch the ball." and attended Holmdel High School., Database Football. Accessed August 22, 2008.
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