Curtis Burston

High School: A three-year letterman for Coach Mike Castellano at Middle Creek High School ... Played in a similar offensive scheme and package during prep career that East Carolina currently utilizes ... Experienced limited action as a senior because of a lower leg injury, but still made 40 receptions for 759 yards and 13 TDs in just seven games ... Selected to play in the prestigious Shrine Bowl and represented North Carolina (vs. South Carolina) ... Recorded 45 catches for 850 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior in 2012 to help guide the Mustangs to an 11-2 overall record and a perfect 8-0 Tri-Nine 4-A Conference ledger ... A first-team all-conference honoree after junior campaign ... Earned scout grade of 73 and was ranked among the top 55 players in the state by ESPN.com ... Reportedly produced a 40 time of 4.5 seconds, benched 275 pounds, squatted 470 pounds and booked a vertical jump of 36" during strength and conditioning testing prior to his senior season ... Also recruited by Boston College ... "Acceleration ability despite size" was cited in numerous recruiting publications ... Officially committed to East Carolina on Aug. 18, 2013 ... Picked up additional varsity letters in basketball .