Big-bodied TE with proven red-zone production and YAC flashes
Burns is a **6-foot-4, 240-pound tight end** whose value comes from size, catch radius, and proven pass-catching production, not just scheme filler; at ETSU he earned **2024 preseason All-SoCon Third Team** recognition, and his recent production includes **three catches for 76 yards and a touchdown** against UVA Wise, showing he can create chunk plays when targeted.[2][3] He also brings a track record of steady receiving volume from Gardner-Webb, where he produced **17 catches, 194 yards, and 2 touchdowns** in 2022 and **23 catches, 182 yards, and 1 touchdown** in 2023.[2][3]
