Temple has added Nazir Burnett, a transfer WR from Georgia Tech, OwlScoop.com has learned. Burnett is originally from Bishop McDevitt HS in Harrisburg and signed with Georgia Tech in January over offers from Boston College, Michigan State, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Rutgers and Syracuse. Burnett was originally committed to Syracuse before decommitting during his senior year.
Burnett was a two time First Team All-State selection at McDevitt. During his senior season, Burnett caught 78 passes for 1,746 yards and 25 touchdowns. As a junior in 2017, Burnett caught 52 passes for 1,110 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Burnett appeared in two games for Georgia Tech this season, including against Temple, and maintained his redshirt. If he receives a transfer waiver, Burnett will have four years to play four seasons at Temple. If he has to sit out a year, he'll have three years to play three seasons.
Burnett was a two time First Team All-State selection at McDevitt. During his senior season, Burnett caught 78 passes for 1,746 yards and 25 touchdowns. As a junior in 2017, Burnett caught 52 passes for 1,110 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Burnett appeared in two games for Georgia Tech this season, including against Temple, and maintained his redshirt. If he receives a transfer waiver, Burnett will have four years to play four seasons at Temple. If he has to sit out a year, he'll have three years to play three seasons.
