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Georgia Tech Football: A Look Back at the Highest Rated Georgia Tech Recruits Since 2000

By Dylan Callaghan-Croley

Oct 17, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cheerleaders ride the Ramblin Wreck car before a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cheerleaders ride the Ramblin Wreck car before a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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#9. WR 4* Morgan Burnett – 2007 

Before moving to safety at Georgia Tech, Morgan Burnett was recruited by most out of high school as a wide receiver and safety/defensive back.

Part of the 2007 recruiting class, Burnett was considered a top-100 player in the nation and a top 15 wide receiver coming in at 100 and 14 respectively.

Born in Atlanta and an alumni of North Clayton High School, Burnett chose to stay at home and play at Georgia Tech despite a strong assortment of offers.

Once at Georgia Tech, Burnett was transitioned into a safety full time. A move that paid off greatly for the the now 28-year old.

During his career for the Yellow Jackets, Burnett was stellar. In his three career seasons at Georgia Tech, Burnett was responsible for 235 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 14 interceptions.

In 2008, Burnett was awarded First-Team All-America honors by Pro Football Weekly while being considered Second Team All-America by Rivals, Sports Illustrated and Sporting News. In total, he received seven All-America honors during his three year career and four All-ACC honors.

Burnett would go onto be drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 3rd round of the 2010 NFL Draft. During his seven year career, Burnett has started every game of the 90 games he has played in. He has nine career interceptions and seven force fumbles to date to go along with one Super Bowl victory.

Hit or Miss: Burnett was nothing less than a force when he played on The Flats. One of the best Yellow Jackets to play on the defensive side of the ball over the last 16-years easily. HIT.