Post Gazette · Apr 29, 2016
Capsule on first-round pick Artie Burns
Round 1
Name: Artie Burns
Pos.: CB Ht: 6-0 Wt: 197 School: Miami
About the pick: Burns is the first cornerbacks the Steelers took since Chad Scott in 1997… Two-year starter… Came out as a junior after starting all 12 games and intercepting six passes… His mother passed away in the middle of last season… Is caring for two younger siblings and has a child of his own… Caught GM Kevin Colbert’s eye with a strong game against Pitt… Finished his college career with seven interceptions… Also had one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two sacks for the Hurricanes in his career… Rated the 10th-best CB by ESPNU as a high school senior… Turns 21 Sunday.
