Florida State’s lean, explosive sack artist with game-wrecking juice
In the 2018 season, Brian Burns was a terror off the edge for Florida State, posting 52 tackles, 10 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, and 3 forced fumbles while earning First-Team All-ACC honors[1][5]. His calling card was burst, bend, and nonstop pressure—he won with speed more than brute force, which made him a nightmare in space and a strong fit for teams wanting a twitchy, disruptive edge defender[5][7]. The caveat: he was more of a finesse rusher than a power anchor, so he fit best in an aggressive scheme that lets him attack rather than absorb blocks[7].
