Holy Cross Athletics

AS A SENIOR IN 2022: 

• Appeared in 12 games as a reserve safety.
• Tallied 19 tackles, with nine solo tackles. 
• Recorded a career-high five tackles at Buffalo (9/10). 
• Had an interception at Merrimack (9/2).

AS A JUNIOR IN 2021: 

• Appeared in all 13 games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams. 
• Tallied 10 tackles on the year and a tackle for loss. 
• Recorded four tackles against Merrimack (9/11). 
• Had two solo tackles at Bucknell (11/20).

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2020: 

• Appeared in all four games.
• Shortened season played during Spring 2021 due to COVID-19.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2019:

• Saw action in all 13 games on special teams.
• Returned three kickoffs for 24 yards.
• Made two tackles on kickoff coverage, against Bucknell and Yale.
• Had two kickoff returns for 22 yards at Monmouth in the NCAA playoffs.

HIGH SCHOOL:

• Played for head coach L.J. Spinnato at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Conn.
• Served as team captain during his senior season.
• Named the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Co-Player of the Year as a senior.
• Led team to four straight undefeated seasons and four New England Preparatory School Athletic Council championships.
• Earned Central New England Player of the Year honors in 2018.

PERSONAL:

• Son of Les and Cheryl Burns.
• Has two brothers (Austin and Tyler).
• Majoring in sociology.