Virginia Tech’s old-school trench grinder with a blue-collar edge
In the 2004 season, Chris Burnett logged just one tackle for Virginia Tech, but the bigger story is his profile: a 6-foot-2, 266-pound defensive tackle from Roanoke who came through as a strong, versatile in-state line piece and earned early roster trust at multiple spots. He was described in team coverage as an extremely strong player who excelled in the weight room, which hints at the kind of interior anchor who can help a program’s culture even when the stat sheet stays quiet. If you want toughness, depth, and a line-room workhorse, that’s Burnett’s lane.
