Brian Burns 2019 NFL Draft Profile

Prospect Rank – #6

College: Florida State

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 249

Strengths

Can beat you in a multitude of ways, whether it’s in a 2 point or 3 point stance
Can drop back into coverage showing natural awareness
Best pass rush move is his swim move
Long arms/Length are helpful in getting to the quarterback
Has an array of pass rushing techniques and moves
Has no problem winning with bend around the edge
High potential player that wins with his length (second and third step), a good understanding of containment and being in the right spot
Best college tape is when he’s wider than the tackles with his hand in the ground but a move to OLB in a 3-4 shouldn’t be a problem.

Weaknesses

Want to see more dog out of him
Lacking in functional strength which allows him to get washed out of plays at times
At times rushes up the field with no secondary move so quarterbacks can easily step up (want to see him add a bull rush).

Strengths

Extremely explosive/fast off the snap specifically in a 3 or 4 point stance
High Motor
Willing to run down field to chase a play; always has his eyes on the ball on his way to the backfield
Effective in stunts and blitzes
Has great lateral movement, appears to have long arms and uses them well
I’m not sure he always had a plan on each play in ’17 makes me wonder how many tools are in his tool box; fast forward to ’18 he cleaned it up, grew in terms of technique
Can close in a hurry when he has his targets in his sites
Smart player who understands his role and what he is responsible for within the scheme
Doesn’t ad-lib
He has an extra gear (third step) when tackle attempts to recover in pass pro set
Plenty of bend and flexibility
Coffees for closer, get that man his coffee! He knows how to finish.

Weaknesses

A definite issue is Burn’s size and it shows when he makes a move to go inside and there is no real push but he isn’t getting mauled either so I imagine adding size would alleviate that
Double teams and chips did slow him down.