DJ Burns, the NC State center known for his aspirations to play in the NBA, has recently garnered significant interest from the NFL as a potential offensive tackle (OT) prospect. Standing at 6'7" and weighing 275 pounds, Burns has been praised for his A+ footwork. Conversations and texts with multiple scouts and general managers over the last 24 hours have highlighted his potential in football, especially if he were to participate in a Pro Day or workout following the Final Four. This interest has been confirmed by various sources, with a quote stating, "NFL interest in DJ Burns is a real thing.", indicating a strong possibility for Burns to make a transition to the NFL.
"NFL interest in DJ Burns is a real thing." @JimNagy_SB and @PSchrags reported that multiple NFL GMs, Assistant GMs and scouts have shown interest in Burns as a potential NFL prospect 👀 https://t.co/URibIyubzV
Future NFL lineman: DJ Burns https://t.co/1eYuDvhEWl
𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: 6’7 275 pound NC State Center DJ Burns could have legitimate interest from teams as an #NFL OT prospect even though his main goal is to play in the NBA. Quote from @PSchrags: “Spoke to and texted multiple scouts/GMs about NC State big man DJ Burns as an NFL OT… https://t.co/P4SOTLhtAX
Spoke to and texted multiple scouts/GMs about NC State big man DJ Burns as an NFL OT prospect over the last 24 hours.He is listed at 6’9, but probably is 6’7. A+ footwork. Would get big turnout & potentially $ if he participated in a Pro Day/workout the week after the Final 4. https://t.co/zxyufktHeC
So how are DJ Burns’ NBA prospects? Cause, my guy could play some pigskin if he wanted.