Kevin Burnett

Dallas Cowboys 42nd pick

OLB ·

Tennessee · 2005–2013

136

Games

495

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Kevin Burnett is a former outside linebacker out of Tennessee, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 42nd overall pick (round 2) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played 136 regular-season games from 2005 to 2013, with the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders.

Draft Details

Year

2005

Round

Round 2

Pick

42nd overall

Team

Dallas Cowboys

Position

OLB

College

Tennessee

Kevin Burnett Career Stats

Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Ranks 7th in the 2005 draft class in solo tackles (495).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2005	DAL	9	12	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	DAL	16	24	11	0	1	1	1	2	2
2007	DAL	14	40	7	0	0	2	0	2	1
2008	DAL	13	25	9	0	2	3	0	3	1
2009	SD	11	34	16	0	3	5	0	1	0
2010	SD	16	64	15	0	6	6	2	5	1
2011	MIA	16	79	22	0	2.5	4	1	3	0
2012	MIA	16	75	30	5	2.5	5	0	5	1
2013	OAK	16	71	22	10	2.5	5	1	4	3
Career		127	424	136	15	19.5	31	5	25	9

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

239 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.58s

Bench Press

20 reps

Vertical Jump

36"

Broad Jump

130"

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