Jim Burrow
| Born: |
November 29, 1953 Hampton, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive Back |
| College | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| NFL draft | 1976 / Round: 8 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1976 | Green Bay Packers |
| 1977–80 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1980 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1981 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1978, 1979 |
| Honors | 1977 - Grey Cup Champion |
Jim Burrow, commonly known as Jimmy Burrow, is a former all-star defensive back in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League.
Burrow was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the eighth round of the 1976 NFL Draft and played that season with the team. Following his time with the Packers, he played in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes, the Calgary Stampeders, and the Ottawa Rough Riders.
He played college football at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.[1]
He has been Defensive Coordinater at Ohio football since 2005, one of the longest-tenured coordinaters in Division 1 football. He has also been Associate Head Coach since 2015. For his efforts, Burrow was named Scout.com’s 2009 MAC Defensive Coordinator of the Year
He has previously coached at various positions for, respectively, Washington State, Iowa State, Ames High School, Nebraska, and North Dakota State.[2]
His son is Joe Burrow.
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