Sawyer Burt is Mercer’s 6-5 red-zone target with real on-field mileage
In the 2024 season, Mercer tight end Sawyer Burt quietly turned into a reliable part of the Bears’ offense, playing in all 14 games and catching 4 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown, with a long of 39 yards. At 6-5, 250, he brings NFL-ish size, steady availability, and enough snap count to suggest coaches trust him in meaningful situations. He’s not a volume monster, but he can block, absorb contact, and make the occasional chain-moving grab—classic glue-guy tight end energy. If a team wants toughness and versatility more than splashy stats, Burt fits the bill.
