UK Football announced the passing of Wildcat great Vincent "Sweet Pea" Burns
Kentucky Football announced the passing of one of its former captains on Wednesday. Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns, a two-time All-SEC defensive lineman, died at 43 years old. Burns played in Lexington for three seasons from 2002-04 before he was drafted in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. In Lexington, his 37 tackles for loss still rank tied for third all-time for a career. Burns’ record of 11 straight games with a TFL still stands today.
A native of Lake Park, Georgia, Burns captained Rich Brooks’ defenses in 2003 and 2004, Burns’ All-SEC seasons as a Wildcat. He was recruited to UK out of Northern Arizona University by Guy Morriss.
UK’s statement read, “Vincent “Sweet Pea” Burns was a three-year starter and a big-play performer, totaling 168 tackles, including 37 tackles for loss. He was All-SEC two seasons and went on to play in the NFL for Indianapolis. A two-year team captain at UK, he was beloved by his teammates and known for his upbeat personality. RIP, Sweet Pea.”
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