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Ex-Walton Star Transfers From UGA

After missing last season with an injury, Brandon Burrows is seeking more playing time and a return to defensive end.

The injury-plagued career of former standout Brandon Burrows will continue -- but at another college football program. 

Burrows has requested and received an unconditional release from the University of Georgia after missing last season. 

A star at defensive end during his high school career for the Raiders, Burrows also wants to return to that position after being converted to linebacker at UGA. 

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The Bulldogs have changed their defensive emphasis since Burrows signed out of Walton in 2010. He redshirted his freshman season, then sat out the 2011 season with a shoulder injury. 

He was listed as a third-team inside linebacker on UGA's depth chart at the end of spring practice. 

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Burrows has not indicated where he may transfer. If he goes to another school at the NCAA FBS Subdvision level, he will have to sit out another season.


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