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2020 Track & Field Roster

Jon Burrell

  • Height 5-8
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Baton Rouge, La.
  • Highschool Zachary HS

Biography

2019
  • Competed in the javelin during the outdoor season.
  • Placed in the top eight in all seven events participated in.
  • Season-best throw came at the C-USA Outdoor Championships (5/9) with a mark of 204-11 (62.47m), capturing the bronze medal with a third place finish.
  • Finished second at the Jim Mize Invitational (4/5) with a throw of 190-10 (58.17m).
  • Posted a third-place finish at the NSU Invitational (4/12) with a mark of 196-08 (59.95m).
  • Recorded fifth-place finishes at both the LSU Alumni Gold (4/20) and Drake Relays (4/24) with marks of 199-04 (60.76m) and 196-04 (59.85m), respectively.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Zachary High School in 2018 ... Lettered in track and football as a two-sport athlete for the Broncos ... Competed in the javelin and also played safety for the football team during his high school days ... Helped lead Zachary High to a pair of state titles in football before leading the Broncos to a track and field state championship as a senior in 2018 ... Served as a team captain for both track and field and football ... Recipient of Zachary High's "The Z Award" ... Coached by Chris Carrier. 

PERSONAL
Jon David Burrell ... Son of Keltrin and Jacqueline Burrell ... Born on Nov. 14, 1999 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ... Has two siblings: Keltrin II and Sean.

Historical Player Information

  • 2019Freshman

    Javelin
    5'8"
  • 2020Sophomore

    Javelin
    5'8"