
Northwestern State’s Dustin Burns brings veteran grit and academic polish to the OL
Dustin Burns is a seasoned Northwestern State offensive lineman whose calling card is versatility, toughness, and dependable play in the trenches. In the 2018 season, he started seven games and was credited with 116 knockdown blocks, the best total among NSU linemen who played at least half the year, before a season-ending injury interrupted his momentum; he also earned honorable mention All-Louisiana and Academic All-Southland honors, which fits the profile of a smart, high-floor line piece. If you need a battle-tested, assignment-sound OL with good size and real game experience, Burns is the kind of under-the-radar add that coaches love.