Yes, it’s April Fools, but this is no joke. If you’ve caught any of the NCAA tournament over the last few weeks, it’s been impossible to miss DJ Burns Jr. of North Carolina State, a forward who is listed at 6’9” and 275 pounds on the team’s website.
The ACC tournament MVP has seen continued success on the big stage, helping push the 11-seed Wolfpack to the Elite Eight. While Burns isn’t thought of much as an NBA prospect, as he’s unranked on Tankathon’s big board, he is now generating some buzz as a potential NFL prospect.