Announced his commitment to Penn State University on February 7th. PSU reeling in yet another stud Western PA linebacker, it’s a recruiting class staple each year. Whether or not Dayshaun Burnett Dayshaun Burnett 6'4" | 220 lbs | LB Imani Christian Academy | 2025 State PA is a true 6’4, 220 pounds could prove to be crucial in terms of his future projection at PSU. It’s easy to call Burnett’s game a bit raw, it’s easy to project him as more of a situational OLB whose role has to pan out through the first two training camps. Burnett exudes athleticism, it’s why he often doesn’t come off the field, Imani Christian has no problem trusting him to play both sides of the football. The jump from 2A ball to Power Five ball shouldn’t be taken lightly. There’s no questioning Burnett’s threshold to grow, both in the weight room and in terms of repertoire, yet the severe jump in competition will likely startle/shock at first. Excited to see him join the many PA OLB/EDGE recruits already stationed at Happy Valley.

First opportunity I got to see Burnett play live and I came away impressed. The 6-foot-3 lienbacker looks every bit of that frame and his 205-pound weight and its easy to see how he can continue to add weight to his frame as he continues to develop. He was all over the field as a defender, he flies around and has great closing speed while being a leader of the Saints defense. Showed strong football IQ throughout the game as well with quick read and react skills.

We all know about Dayshaun Burnett Dayshaun Burnett 6'4" | 220 lbs | LB Imani Christian Academy | 2025 State PA , but in case you’re not familiar, he’s Imani Christian’s resident “all-everything” blue-chip prospect. Burnett has several FBS schollies to programs, such as Michigan, Kentucky, Pitt, Penn State, Duke, and Rutgers, to name a few. I’m excited to watch Burnett play some TE and continue his dominance at LB. Burnett possesses quickness, toughness, speed, and a sharp football IQ. Burnett could reprise his role as the playmaking wildcat QB offensively. Dayshaun was nominated for 2A Prep Redzone Preseason Player of the Year in 2023.

Dayshaun is another top-flight FBS recruit in the class of 2025. He’s another blue chipper that competes well and has a versatile athletic skillset. He has Power 5 size at 6’4, 211 lbs, mixed with speed and quickness. He does everything at a good pad level and possesses explosion plus body control. The all-everything ’25 prospect competes hard and hasn’t even reached his ceiling yet. Like Keisean Henderson Keisean Henderson 6'4" | 180 lbs | QB Legacy School Of Sport Sciences | 2026 State TX and Peter Gonzalez Peter Gonzalez 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR Greensburg Central Catholic | 2024 State PA Burnett has various Power 5 offers from programs like Michigan State, Penn State, Virginia Tech, WVU, and Pitt, to list a few.

The fact that he received his first offer from Penn State during the summer of ’22 is a testament to his potential as a prospect. He excels at shedding blocks and getting in on the action, demonstrating a strong sense of awareness and positioning. He’s physical, has a great motor & is a intimidating blitzer. Burnett’s athleticism is equally as impressive showing great quickness & agility at QB.

The power five recruit shows a knack for using his hands well blitzing which will only get better with time. Dayshaun is not only athletic but violent forcing a fumble on a sack that went for a score. Burnett projects as a LB on the next level, but he showed great athleticism at QB completing & running the ball. Burnett’s ability to burst in short spaces & stick his foot in the ground & change direction was visible verse SAHS. Dayshaun is definitely a blue chip recruit who will have all the offers when it’s all said & done.