Rob Burns

Rob Burns is a talented football player who played TE for University of Virginia. Rob is the consummate team player as he was moved from TE to OT during the 2015 season due to team injuries.

Rob over-performed at his Pro Day delivering impressive numbers. Rob had a Vertical of 32″ which would rank him 7th compared to TE players at the NFL Combine;Broad Jump of 9’8″ ranks him 6th and Bench Press of 17x reps has him tied for 6th.

2015 – 12 Games Played (moved to OT due to team injuries)
2014 – 12 Games Played, 2 catches for 11 yards
2013 – 12 Games Played (1 Start), 1 catch for 0 yards
2012 – 1 Game Played
2011 – Redshirt year

Rob has the ideal size, intelligence, intuitive football instincts and a willingness to learn and develop as a player. Rob has always been a team leader while being a quick learner and highly coachable. Rob has the intelligence, work ethic, talent, heart, and determination to succeed as a professional football player, and will reward the team that signs him. Rob is the type of player that would be an asset to your team both on and off the field.

College Career

2015: Appeared in all 12 of UVA’s games … moved from tight end to offensive tackle during the season due to a multitude of season-ending injury … saw most of his time on special teams … played tight end at No. 13 UCLA in the season opener.

2014: Appeared in all 12 of UVA’s games … a key blocking component from the tight end position in the rushing game … made two catches for 11 yards … made a season-high eight yard catch at No. 21 BYU.

2013: Appeared in all 12 of UVA’s games … made one start … first collegiate start was at Pitt … made first collegiate catch at North Carolina for no gain … key blocking component from the tight end position in the rushing game … helped UVA’s Kevin Parks become the first 1,000-yard rusher since 2004.

2012: Appeared in one game … moved to tight end in fall camp … made collegiate debut at NC State … named UVA’s scout team player of the week for the NC State game.

2011: Redshirted season … dressed for the William & Mary, Southern Miss, Idaho, Georgia Tech, NC State, Duke and Virginia Tech games, in addition to the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Auburn.

Stone Bridge High School – Ashburn, VA

Defensive end at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn … rated No. 16 in state by Rivals.com … ranked No. 79 DE in nation by ESPN.com … received a grade of 77 from ESPN.com … ranked No. 84 DE in nation by Scout.com … three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, and Scout.com … selected to play in the inaugural Chesapeake Bowl his senior year … named to the All-Liberty District first-team as a senior … first-team all-district and all-county, and second-team All-Northern Region selection his junior season … tallied 62 tackles and a team-high eight sacks to help the Bulldogs advance to the 2009 AAA, Division 5 state championship game … started at TE for coach Mickey Thompson before switching to DE his junior season … three-sport athlete at Stone Bridge, also participating in track and lacrosse.

ROB BURNS HIGHLIGHTS

Primarily recruited as defensive end but that changed after his arrival at Virginia. Academics were big focus of the choice of schools that included Penn State, Boston College and Stanford. Unselfish and team oriented. A hand in the pile type prospect who will sacrifice individual accolades for the betterment of the team. Used predominantly as the in-line blocker and shows some toughness. Is a competitive blocker. Naturally strong and plays bigger than his size. Can control defenders on the line of scrimmage. Burns was around 262 prior to adding weight when asked to play tackle for Virginia. He got as high as 280 and currently is around 268. Underrated hands, who can deliver when called upon. Late round talent who will earn his keep on the roster with his blocking ability.