Kyle Burkhart (born September 18, 1986) is a former
American football
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tackle. He is from
Kinsley, KS.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the
2010 NFL Draft
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, Burkhart signed a free agent contract with the
Seattle Seahawks
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. After being released from the Seahawks due to injury, Burkhart signed with the
New York Jets
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. After he was again released due to injury, he then signed with the
Hartford Colonials
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of the UFL for the 2010 season. Burkhart signed with the
BC Lions of the CFL for 2011 season. Burkhart retired from playing football before the 2012 season.
Post Football career
He took over as the head football coach for his alma mater, Kinsley High School, starting in June 2016.
2010 NFL Draft
References
External links
Southern Miss Golden Eagles BioNFL Draft ProfileRivals.com Profile
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American football offensive linemen
1986 births
Living people
Players of American football from Kansas
People from Kinsley, Kansas
Dodge City Conquistadors football players
Southern Miss Golden Eagles football players
Pratt Beavers men's basketball players
American men's basketball players