Teenage defender Bobby Thomas has been awarded his first professional contract following a break-through season at Turf Moor.
The 18-year-old centre-back, who has been a regular starter for the Under-23s since the turn of the year, will sign a two-year deal.
The former Everton schoolboy (above) joined the Clarets after leaving Crewe in the summer of 2017 and earns an extended stay following a two-year scholarship.
“Bobby has been a feature for the Under-23s and the fact that he has made that step quite smoothly has been integral to that decision and we look forward to seeing him develop further,” said Academy Manager Jon Pepper.