
Ashton Burno brings proven backfield thump and sack production to Duquesne
Ashton Burno is a 6-foot-2, 230-pound linebacker who profiles as a physical, high-effort defender with a knack for living in the backfield; Duquesne’s own recruiting notes described him as a three-year starter with 84 solo tackles, 16 sacks, and three forced fumbles in high school, a strong indicator of edge-pop and disruption. His best fit is a defense that wants urgency, toughness, and a linebacker who can blitz, set a tone, and make offenses feel him fast rather than quietly collect tackles.