Christopher Leon Burkett (born August 21, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft with the 42nd overall pick. Standing at 6'4" and 198-lb. from Jackson State, Burkett played in nine NFL seasons for the Bills and the New York Jets from 1985 to 1993.

Burkett serves as the executive director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi and is the founder and CEO of Chrisburkettsports.