Brandon Burrows returns to Georgia

Georgia announced in a release that linebacker Brandon Burrows had decided to transfer, likely in pursuit of more playing time in a 4-3 defense.

“I came out of high school playing the defensive end position in a 4-3 defense which is what I truly love,” Burrows said in a statement. “The coaching change here led to a 3-4 defense. I have worked with that transition but decided that I want to get back to playing defensive end. I think another program may give me the best opportunity to succeed at that.”

According to Burrows’ father, Cliff, the linebacker has had a change of heart and decided not to transfer after all. And, just as he gave Burrows unconditional release, coach Mark Richt welcomed his now-former-former player back with open arms.

“He’s back,” the elder Burrows told Dawgs247.com. “We got all that squared away. He’s back with the family.”

Burrows’ father said a position change was not discussed as part of the return. In Georgia’s 3-4 defense, Burrows plays linebacker, though he has yet to play a game in his three years with the team.