Kevin Burnett has transitioned from the football field to help families create wealth.
Burnett, an Inglewood, CA native, was drafted in 2005 as a 42th draft pick in the second round to the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN. He was signed to a 4-year deal valued at $3.31 million with the team, which included a $1.15 million signing bonus and $1.15 million guaranteed, Spotrac notes.
Burnett played for four teams throughout his career, ultimately retiring with the Oakland Raiders in 2014. He earned a total of $20.57 million.
In retirement, Burnett took some time to water into his wife and four kids, per Equities.com. He became more immersed in his children’s worlds, which also included sports. This led him to coach his older kids’ football and baseball team, sparking a newfound purpose.
“Hey, this is where I see my purpose,” Burnett explained. “It’s where I see my angle.”
In 2020, he secured a position at McArthur High School in Hollywood, FL, as a football coach. With poverty and low literacy rates prevalent in Florida, he remained invested in creating better futures for his players and implemented Mental Health Mondays when he became head coach.
“You got to support the whole kid,” he told the outlet.
So far, Burnett’s guidance has led to at least 25 of his athletes now playing football in college. In the event that they decide to play in the pros, his main focus is that they understand their “why” beyond the sport.
“What happens after you buy mom a house?” he said. “I share, so don’t let that be your [sole] motivation. Because if that’s your motivation after you accomplish it, then you got nothing.”
Beyond coaching, Burnett also wears more hats. He is a real estate specialist, mortgage loan originator, and investor. In 2021, he became the founder of Second Estate Realty, which primarily helps families create wealth through homeownership, Equities.com mentions.
Additionally, he is a strategic partner in Summit Holdings, which assists veterans and vulnerable people on Medicare and Medicaid. The Las Vegas, NV-based venture’s focus is holistic and extends beyond medical services. It also targets housing and works to combat food insecurity.
“Where you live, where you work, availability of health care. If you have those three things, you’re more than likely going to be doing very, very good, right?” Burnett mentioned. “I think the biggest part for me is not even the medical care. It’s not the housing, but it’s the reintegration into society.”
Burnett’s contributions include keeping Summit Holdings in mind when speaking with investors. He looks forward to seeing the project’s growth in light of partnerships with Las Vegas-area sports teams, politicians, investors, and the medical community.
