Robert Burns, a superstar running back from Gulliver Schools, was presented his honorary game jersey during the American Family Insurance Selection Tour for the 2016 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game. The presentation event took place on Oct. 14 at Gulliver Preparatory.
Burns will represent the Gulliver Raiders during the prestigious football game in Orlando on Jan. 1, 2017. His selection for the New Year’s Day classic by ESPN Recruiting means Burns, a four-star recruit, is considered among the top rushers in the nation.
ESPN rates Burns the eighth best running back in the country and the 16th best player overall in football-rich Florida. Burns is one of more than 100 players selected to compete in the 10th annual Under Armour All-America Game presented by American Family Insurance, a nationally televised competition spotlighting the country’s top high school seniors.
“This is an incredible recognition,” said Burns, who recently turned 18. “Growing up, that game is a must-watch event, and every player dreams of suiting up for it when their time comes.
“I’m humbled and honored that I will be one of the few who gets to realize those dreams. I only wish all my teammates could come along for the ride, since they’re the ones who got me here. I’m thankful to each of them, my family, and the Lord, because I could never have achieved this without His love and strength,” he added.
“At Gulliver, we are fortunate to see incredible players pass through our doors, and Robert is among the best we’ve ever seen,” said Gulliver head football coach Earl Sims. “He’s young man with an incredible work ethic and unbelievable faith. He has grown immensely during his time here, and I personally cannot wait to see what he does at the next level.”
Burns, whose played at Gulliver Preparatory since his freshman year, will take the field with and against the top competition in the country, playing one final game before heading off to the University of Miami, where he is expected to make an impact right away for the Hurricanes just a few short miles down the road from his high school.
For more information on the Under Armour All-America Game, please visit underarmourgame.com. For more information about Gulliver, visit www.gulliverschools.org.
