Brian Burns, the Florida St. EDGE, sits at No. 9 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 71% elite, 19% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Long, thin pass-rush specialist who possesses elite get-off and stride length to simply outrun overmatched tackles around the rush arc and into the backfield.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a speed-rusher.
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“…Long, thin pass-rush specialist who possesses elite get-off and stride length to simply outrun overmatched tackles around the rush arc and into the backfield. Burns' edge speed and varied rush approach should translate to the league, but his skinny frame and lack of play strength are absolutely concerns moving forward. While some view him as a pass rusher only, it might be a waste not to utilize his blue-chip athleti…”
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