Despite his size and Michigan pedigree, Burgess is much more the coverage linebacker than the traditional rough and tumble Big Ten run thumper. With increased strength and use of hands, he should ultimately develop into a well-rounded starting caliber outside linebacker at the next level.

Positives: Prototype size for the position … Surprisingly fluid athlete for his size who is able to shadow running backs and tight ends in coverage … Reads the action well and is quick to pursue … Good speed to the outside … Shows both recognition and burst in getting to the flanks … Reliable open-field tackler who flashes big hitting ability … At times was moved to defensive end in passing situations, and shows potential in his ability to rush the passer … Coachable and selfless … Came to Michigan as a safety prospect.

Negatives: Despite his size, Burgess' background as a safety is evident in his play … Shows good agility in coverage, but lacks physicality and use of hands near the line of scrimmage … Struggles to disengage from blocks and isn't consistently forceful as a blitzer or tackler … Struggles to take on the lead blocker and anchor in the hole.

Attended Warren G. Harding High School (2003) coached by Thom McDaniels … Ran 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds and bench pressed 225 pounds 12 times … Key Statistics: posted 192 career tackles, including 108 solo stops … Made 33 tackles in limited action as a senior due to injury … Made 88 tackles as a junior … Recorded 71 tackles as a sophomore … Honors and Rankings: named to 2002 Riddell Footwear All-American High School Football Team … Named to TheInsiders.com/CNNSI.com All-American second team … Named to Tom Lemming?s 2003 Super Team … All-state first team selection as a junior and senior … Rated No. 7 player and No. 2 defensive back by Collegefootballnews.com … Ranked as nation?s No. 25 player and No. 3 linebacker as well as No. 3 overall player in the Midwest by SuperPrep Magazine … Rated as nation?s No. 36 player and No. 2 safety by Tom Lemming … Rated as No. 6 player and No. 1 safety in nation by Rivals100.com … Selected top prospect in the Midwest and best player in Ohio by Rivals100.com … Graded a five-star prospect by Rivals100.com … Rated No. 4 linebacker and No. 17 player in the nation by TheInsiders.com … Listed as No. 6 strong safety by MaxEmfingerRecruiting.com … G&W Recruiting Report All-America first team and rated No. 2 defensive player in the nation, No. 1 defensive back and No. 1 player in the Midwest by the publication … Named to PrepStar's Dream Team Top-100 list … Ranked No. 3 player on Best of the Midwest team by Detroit Free Press … Named to roster of 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Other Sports: played basketball and averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds as a junior … Also ran track.

Prescott Ennis Burgess was born March 6, 1984 … Attended 2001 and 2002 Michigan camp … Cousin of former Wolverine Alfie Burch (1991-93) … High school teammate of former Wolverine linebacker Carl Diggs … Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts … General studies major.