E.J. Burt
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- Defensive Quality Control Coordinator
Bio
E.J. Burt joins the Pirates as Defensive Quality Control Coordinator. Burt served as Defensive Coordinator of the Orlando Predators for seven seasons and was the Head Coach of the Predators in 2024 posting an overall record of 5-3.
Burt was a defensive lineman who had a nine-year professional career. His first season was in 2001 with the Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the National Indoor Football League. The 2002 season saw Burt named as an All-League selection in the af2 with the Cape Fear Wildcats. He was also the league’s Lineman of the Year.
In 2003 Burt played in 16 games for the Orlando Predators as an offensive and defensive lineman. His 31 tackles, 9.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles earned him a spot on the Arena Football League’s All-Rookie Team.
Burt became a fixture with the Predators as he played in 2004 and 2005, playing in 32 games for Orlando making 50 tackles with 15 sacks. In 2005 he earned All-Arena second-team honors. Burt also played with the Philadelphia Soul, the Chicago Rush and the Utah Blaze.