Daniel Burns brings SEC-sized frame and early-career upside to Samford’s offensive line
In the 2026 season, Daniel Burns is a freshman offensive lineman at Samford listed at 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds, with second-team All-State honors from Benjamin Russell HS and immediate college-ready size that should help him compete for early snaps. He’s the kind of mauler evaluators like: thick build, tackle/guard versatility, and a blue-collar profile that fits a physical run game. There’s limited college stat output so far, which is normal for a young lineman, but the appeal is obvious—he looks like a developmental piece with real strength and depth value.
