Tayshaun Burney brings early ball-production upside to Richmond’s secondary
Burney looks like a high-floor nickel/db prospect for Richmond: in 2025 he started all 12 games, posted 49 tackles, led the Spiders with 10 pass breakups, and added a forced fumble, a hurry, and 1.5 tackles for loss. Richmond’s preseason All-League pick has already shown he can make plays on the ball and handle full-time responsibility, with his debut against Lehigh featuring six tackles, an interception, and two PBUs. His track speed and slot-defense background suggest quickness and coverage range, though his listed 5-9, 180-pound frame points to a fit built more on instincts and disruption than pure size.
