Jeffrey Lamar Burris is a former professional American Football

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 cornerback

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 who played 10 years in the NFL

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 for the Buffalo Bills

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, Indianapolis Colts

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, and the Cincinnati Bengals

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 from 1994 to 2003. Prior to his time in the NFL, he played at the University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame

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 and was selected by the Bills in the 1st round (27th overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft

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. Burris graduated from Northwestern High School in 1990.

In his pro career, Burris played in 144 games, intercepting 19 passes for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Burris was the Irish primary running back in their goal line

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 jumbo

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 package, rushing for 167 yards on 29 carries and 10 touchdowns and catching one pass for 3 yards and a touchdown.

Currently, Burris coaches defensive backs at Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.