Morgan Burnett was drafted No. 71 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 7 · #71 overall
Morgan Burnett Georgia Tech Draft
Morgan Burnett was drafted No. 71 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 3217th at Georgia Tech
The pick
How Morgan Burnett came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 209 lbs
- Hometown
- College Park, GA
- Pre-draft board
- 69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 3217th among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3094% of career value
- Final season
- 20199 years after the draft
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of Morgan Burnett.
Hillsdale
Oregon
Arkansas State
Ole Miss
Georgia Tech in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Morgan Burnett in the 2010 NFL Draft
Morgan Burnett is a Defensive back out of Georgia Tech selected No. 71 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Morgan Burnett drafted?
Morgan Burnett was selected No. 71 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/morgan-burnett.
What college did Morgan Burnett play for?
Morgan Burnett played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Morgan Burnett's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/morgan-burnett.