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A transfer from Purdue, he returned home to Tampa, where he prepped at Jefferson High...Debuted with Bulls in 2004 after sitting out transfer season in 2003, when he was able to practice with USF...Has contributed primarily on special teams but also provides capable duty at strong safety.

SOUTH FLORIDA ? 2005: Played in all 12 games...Four tackles this season, including three in USF’s 45-14 win over Louisville (Sept. 24)...2004: Played in nine games, primarily on special teams, although he saw some action at strong safety...Had eight tackles, including five solo stops...Season-high three tackles vs. East Carolina (Nov. 13)...2003: Sat out NCAA-mandated transfer season.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY ? Utilized a redshirt season in 2002 before transferring to USF when he had to sit out the NCAA-mandated transfer season in 2003.

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked as No. 39 player in Florida by SuperPrep ... Three-time first-team all-conference selection ... Had 103 tackles with five interceptions and three forced fumbles as senior ... Team captain ... As a junior, he had 108 tackles and three interceptions ... Coach was former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and current USF graduate assistant Mike Simmonds ... Also participated in baseball and track and field.

PERSONAL: Given name is Jeremy Todd Burnett ... Born Oct. 6, 1983 ... Enjoys listening to music and playing video games.