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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Alabama P James Burnip

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From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Alabama punter James Burnip.

No. 86 James Burnip/P Alabama – 6060, 235 pounds (Redshirt Senior)

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
James Burnip 6060/235 8 5/8 31 7/8 78 1/2
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

THE GOOD

– Great frame
– Pinpoint placement/directional punter
– Consistently creates backspin, avoiding touchbacks and pinning teams deep in their own end
– Maximizes net with limited returns, returners often have hard time fielding his punts
– Capable of producing very good hangtimes that top out in the 4.