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2016 Football Roster

Russ & Kathy Nelson

5 Ben Burkett

  • Position DB
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 200
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Adel, Iowa
  • Highschool Des Moines Christian

Biography

• Major: Biology
• Birthday: January 27, 1995
• Parents: Chris and Vicki
• Siblings: Matt (25), Ryan (23)

• Why did you choose Northwestern? - It had everything I was looking for as a University.
• What is your favorite food? - Steak
• What are your hobbies? - Golf, watching sports, hanging out with friends
• What is your dream job? - Having my own chiropractic practice
• If you could be any superhero, who would you be? - Ironman
• What is the greatest invention of the last 100 years? - The Snuggie
• Who is the most famous person you've met? - Kirk Ferentz or Brad Banks
• What is your favorite Bible verse? - Proverbs 4:23-25
• What reality television show would you like to be on? - The Amazing Race

Statistics

Season:
2016

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 10

    2013Freshman

    QB
    5'10" 185 lbs
    10
  • 5

    2014Sophomore

    DB
    6'0" 180 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2015Junior

    DB
    6'0" 185 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2016Senior

    DB
    6'0" 200 lbs
    5