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Princeton’s Arthur Burden commits to Aurora University

All-Conference linebacker led Tigers with 98 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks

By Kevin Hieronymus
Princeton's Casey Etheridge and Arthur Burden celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Oregon during the Class 3A playoff game on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Princeton High School.

Arthur Burden (9) celebrates a Princeton touchdown with Casey Etheridge against Oregon during the Class 3A playoff game at Princeton High School. Burden has committed to play for Aurora University. (Scott Anderson)

Princeton’s Arthur Burden has committed to play football for Aurora University

On X (formerly Twitter), Burden said, “I’m excited to announce I’m committing to Aurora University to continue my football career. I’m thankful for every person along the way that helped me achieve this.”

Burden, a first-team Three Rivers Mississippi All-Conference linebacker, played a key role in helping the Tigers make the last three Class 3A quarterfinals. He led the Tigers defense with 98 tackles, including 10.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks.

He also had seven receptions for 148 yards and three touchdowns.

Aurora, which is coached by former Buffalo Bills Super Bowl star Don Beebe, finished 9-2 last year, falling to Hope College in the Division III playoffs.

Princeton senior Arthur Burden has committed to play football for Aurora University.

Princeton senior Arthur Burden has committed to play football for Aurora University. (Photo provided by Arthur Burden)