2020 Football Roster

8 De'John Burns

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown Amarillo, Texas
  • Ht./Wt. 5-11 / 180
  • Highschool Palo Duro HS

Biography

AWARDS
  • LSC Commissioner's Honor Roll (2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021)

AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR
Saw action in nine games during the 2018 campaign ... Recorded 13 tackles and two tackles for loss ... Returned an interception for 46 yards in a 31-14 win at Texas A&M-Kingsville ... Registered a season-high two tackles in four games.

AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Appeared in six games for the Hounds in 2017.

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Appeared in one game at defensive back during the 2016 season.

AS A FRESHMAN
Redshirted the 2015 season for the Hounds.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played for head coach Steve Parr at Palo Duro High School... Was named an All-District Safety in one season... Also competed in track and field and was a regional qualifier as a junior and senior... Named to the Honor Roll all four years of high school.

PERSONAL
Son of John Burns and Regina Miner... Majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Communications... Enjoys watching ESPN and scrolling Twitter in his free time... Plans to pursue a career in broadcasting after receiving his bachelors degree.

Statistics

Season:
2020

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2015Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 165 lbs
  • 45

    2016Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 179 lbs
    45
  • 33

    2017Redshirt Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 182 lbs
    33
  • 8

    2018Redshirt Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    8
  • 8

    2019Redshirt Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'10" 180 lbs
    8
  • 8

    2020Graduate Student

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 180 lbs
    8