Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State. Ranked #19 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Carolina drafted him in Round 1, pick 16.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
90STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | CAR | 5-11 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 43% | 54 |
| '20 | CAR | 5-11 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 75% | 92 |
| '21 | CAR | 5-12 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 77% | †94 |
| '22 | CAR | 7-10 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 87% | †99 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 38 | 43 | 77 | 74% | 85 | |
| '23 | CAR | 2-15 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 83% | 98 |
| '24 | NYG | 3-14 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 79% | 96 |
| '25 | NYG | 4-13 | 17 | 22 | 31 | 77% | †94 |
| Career | — | 71 | 98 | 144 | 77% | 90 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
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Context
Height
6'4 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
249 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.53 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
36"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
129"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.57 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.01 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 16th overall, Brian Burns has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of EDGEs from the 2019 draft class.