George Burhenn - So.
McCordsville, IN (Mt. Vernon HS)
6'5", 225 pounds
Tight End
2024 Projection: Contributor
Burhenn played quite a bit last season asa true freshman, appearing in 11 games. He saved his best for last, however, with a huge game against Indiana to retain the Old Oaken bucket. In that game he had all five of his career receptions for 74 yards, including a 33 yard touchdown.
Like Drew Biber yesterday, Burhenn got a chance to shine against the Hoosiers because of injuries up the depth chart ahead of him. Garrett Miller and Max Klare were both out against Indiana, so Burhenn drew the start and made the most of it. That bodes well for 2024, as he will probably start the season near the top of the depth chart with the returning Klare. Given how coach Walters likes to use his tight ends that is a good thing.
In high school Burhenn won a class 4A state championship with Mt. Vernon HS in Fortville, IN. He had 38 catches for 784 yards and nine touchdowns through the air with 127 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in his senior season. He is also not just a big, lumbering tight end, either. As a senior he was the Indiana state champion in the 110-meter hurdles and was third in the 300 meter hurdles.
Expect a breakout year for Burhenn.
