George Burhenn

2024 / AS A SOPHOMORE • Appeared in four games • Recorded one catch for three yards in the season opener vs. Indiana State (Aug. 31) • Named Academic All-Big Ten 2023 / AS A FRESHMAN • Appeared in 11 games, making one start against Indiana (Nov. 25) • Made all five of his catches for a total of 74 yards against the Hoosiers • Hauled in his first career touchdown for the Boilermakers on a 33-yard reception against Indiana HIGH SCHOOL • A consensus three-star prospect • Ranked as the No. 43 tight-end in the nation and the No. 12 recruit in the state of Indiana by 247Sports • One of 12 players nominated for the 2022 Indiana High School Sports Mr. Football Award • Racked up 38 catches for 784 yards and nine touchdowns through the air with 127 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in his senior season • Won the Indiana Class 4A state title as a junior with Mt. Vernon • Named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association’s Top 50 All-State team as a senior • Chosen as the top tight end in the state in 2022 by the IFCA • A three-sport athlete at Mt. Vernon, also competed in basketball and track, including earning Hancock County Track Athlete of the Year twice • As a senior, became the state champion in the 110-meter hurdles and finished third in the 300-meter hurdles • Was fifth in the state as a junior in the 300-meter hurdles • Named the Daily Reporter Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year PERSONAL • Parent(s): Jodi Lee and Brian Burhenn • Sibling(s): Max • Major: Marketing