Tyler Cole Burns (b. Sept. 9, 1996) is a dynamic athlete who has high-end speed.
He redshirted the 2016 season and was a co-winner of the team’s Red Raider Award as the top scout team contributor, and was set to compete at running back and play on special teams in 2017, when he saw action in every game, finishing with four special teams tackles.
Three of Burns’ stops came on punt coverage to tie for team-high honors.
He rushed 10 times for 30 yards, including a season-high 15 yards on five carries against Charlotte, and also carded 11 yards on three attempts against Central Arkansas and 4 yards on two rushes against UCLA in the Cactus Bowl.