Eli Burns
Eli Burns
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Rob Howe | Prep Redzone Scout
Burns did just about everything on Friday nights save working the concession stand at halftime. The East Marshall junior accumulated 28.5 tackles, 21 of which were solo stops. He added a tackle for loss and a pair of interceptions. On offense, he hauled in 32 receptions for 476 yards and four touchdowns, rushed for 38 yards and a score on three carries, and contributed a two-point conversion. Burns averaged 18.6 yards on seven punt returns and 16.0 yards on five kick returns. He produced 24 touchbacks on 37 kickoffs and was 2 of 2 on field-goal attempts, including a long from 32 yards out. The broad base of skills and athleticism required to produce in all of those areas of the game are easily spotted when watching his 11th-grade highlight video. Burns rips off a long punt return on the opening clip, making multiple guys miss in tight quarters before busting out and flashing speed. He lines up as an outside receiver on Clip 2, selling an underneath route and crossing up the cornerback before taking off for a long catch down the field. There’s a lot of explosiveness in Burns’ game in all three phases. His frame can comfortably add good weight in a college strength and conditioning program.
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Rob Howe | Prep Redzone Scout
Burns did just about everything on Friday nights save working the concession stand at halftime. The East Marshall junior accumulated 28.5 tackles, 21 of which were solo stops. He added a tackle for loss and a pair of interceptions. On offense, he hauled in 32 receptions for 476 yards and four touchdowns, rushed for 38 yards and a score on three carries, and contributed a two-point conversion. Burns averaged 18.6 yards on seven punt returns and 16.0 yards on five kick returns. He produced 24 touchbacks on 37 kickoffs and was 2 of 2 on field-goal attempts, including a long from 32 yards out. The broad base of skills and athleticism required to produce in all of those areas of the game are easily spotted when watching his 11th-grade highlight video. Burns rips off a long punt return on the opening clip, making multiple guys miss in tight quarters before busting out and flashing speed. He lines up as an outside receiver on Clip 2, selling an underneath route and crossing up the cornerback before taking off for a long catch down the field. There’s a lot of explosiveness in Burns’ game in all three phases. His frame can comfortably add good weight in a college strength and conditioning program.
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