UAB’s durable, productive all-purpose back with serious staying power
Dan Burks built his UAB résumé as a tough, productive runner who battled through injuries and still finished his Blazers career with 2,277 rushing yards, 35 catches, and 2,687 total scrimmage yards in the 2002-2006 span. He averaged 4.7 yards per carry and 11.7 yards per catch, which tells you he wasn’t just a grinder — he could hurt defenses as a receiver too. The big differentiator? Resilience: UAB noted he was repeatedly nagged by injuries, yet he kept producing and even earned third-team all-conference honors after an 880-yard season.
