Major Burns
Career Summary
Major Burns is a safety whose college career included Georgia and LSU.
He entered the NFL with Chicago in 2025, played for the Houston Gamblers in 2026 and subsequently signed with Miami.
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High School
Burns played at Madison Prep Academy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Coached by Landry Williams and Mike Roach, he contributed at defensive back, wide receiver and quarterback. He was selected for the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game.
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College Career
Burns transferred to LSU after his 2020 freshman season at Georgia.
He played four seasons for LSU, starting 33 games. In 2023, he led the Tigers with 93 tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown against Missouri. His final season included 47 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Chicago signed Burns as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2025.
He spent part of the Bears' offseason program and training camp with the team before being waived with an injury designation on August 12.
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NFL Career
Burns' professional path included Chicago, Houston and Miami.
After his 2025 stint with Chicago, he played nine games for the UFL's Houston Gamblers in 2026. Miami signed him on June 15, 2026, waived him on August 30 and signed him to its practice squad on August 31.
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Career Accomplishments
Burns led LSU in tackles in 2023 and produced a notable bowl performance.
He capped that season with a career-high 14 tackles against Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl. He graduated from LSU in December 2024 with a sport administration degree.
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31361, 00-0040268, 2002-05-22, Major Burns, Major, Burns
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