Southern Utah University Athletics

2025 Redshirt Sophomore Season

• Appeared in 11 games for the Thunderbirds in 2025
• Rushed for 380 yards and 4 touchdowns on 49 carries, highlighted by a 107-yard performance vs. Idaho State with a season-long run of 72 yards
• Added a strong dual-threat element in the passing game, completing 22-of-31 passes for 272 yards and 1 touchdown, including a season-best 121 passing yards at Tarleton State
• Recorded a passing touchdown and rushing touchdown performance in the same season, showcasing situational quarterback usage in multiple games
• Made an impact as a receiver as well, finishing with 1 reception for 30 yards, demonstrating true multi-position offensive flexibility
• Delivered one of his most complete performances at North Alabama, accounting for 161 total yards and 2 total touchdowns

Before SUU 

Golden West College:

• Played one season with Golden West
• Was named the Southern California Football Association Offensive Player of the Year
• Burns completed 158 of 256 passes (61.7%) for 1,857 yards and 22 touchdowns
• Added 650 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground.
• He also led the league with a total of 29 touchdowns while finishing second with 22 throwing TD's and fourth with seven rushing on the season. 

At Texas Tech:

• Played two seasons of baseball for the Red Raiders while also being on the roster as a quarterback for the 2023 season.

High School:

• Playing baseball he earned First Team Sea View League recognition as a junior in 2022, he hit .333 with five homers, 10 doubles, and an on-base percentage of 1.001 in 29 games
• The dual-sport athlete was the Sea View League co-MVP in football, at quarterback, in the fall 2022 season
• He racked up 3,458 total yards, with 25 passing touchdowns and nine rushing touchdowns over 10 games helping lead the team to a 7-4 overall record.