veteran UConn grinder with fullback power and dependable utility
Burns is a seasoned, physical UConn back whose game is built on toughness, contact balance, and versatility rather than headline-grabbing volume. In his 2021 season at Connecticut, he rushed for 45 yards on 12 carries and added 4 receiving yards, and his career college line shows a modest but efficient 4.0 yards per carry over 59 attempts[3][11]. At 5-11 and 228 pounds, he profiles more as a bruising fullback/short-yardage option than a feature back, and his value comes from reliable role play, pass-game willingness, and roster flexibility[5].
