South Dakota’s veteran tight end who made his money as a blocker
Jay Burns is a former South Dakota tight end who, in the 2012 season, played in all 22 games with 15 starts and caught 8 passes for 79 yards, but his real value came from run blocking and pass protection. He profiles as the kind of TE coaches trust: physical, assignment-sound, and willing to do the unglamorous work that keeps an offense on schedule. If you’re looking for splash-play sizzle, he’s not that; if you want a dependable, tough, blue-collar fit, Burns is your guy.
