Former Georgia DB Major Burns is coming home to Baton Rouge
On Tuesday, Georgia defensive back Major Burns announced that he had found his new home in good ole Baton Rouge.
The former four-star prospect in the Class of 2020 tweeted that he would be returning to his roots to play for the Tigers.
I’m coming home. #Rippops⚜️💜 pic.twitter.com/4AHCpirHn2
— 2️⃣.0️⃣ (@majorburns6) May 18, 2021
The Baton Rouge native announced earlier this month that he would be parting ways with the Georiga Bulldogs after one year to begin his search for the perfect fit-leading him to the one and only Death Valley.
He was ranked No.182 in the 2020 high school player rankings according to the 247Sports Composite.
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It’s still up in the air whether Burns will be eligible to play for the Tigers this upcoming season. The SEC has not yet voted on eliminating a rule that prevents intraconference players from being eligible immediately, but the public should be notified soon. The ruling is expected in early June at the conference’s virtual spring meeting session.
In his first and only season with the Dogs, Burns had a total of five tackles in six games with most of his playing time taking place on special teams. This lone season didn’t quite live up to the expectations set for him coming in hot out of high school, but the Tigers have high hopes for the defensive back prospect and could really utilize his versatility in the secondary.
Burns has the frame to bulk up as needed and the ability to play safety, corner, or nickel.
Burns will join the 23 other players signed for the class of 2021, as well as Clemson linebacker transfer Mike Jones Jr. maxing the class out at 25 players.
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Former Tiger tight end Arik Gilbert is technically still allotted a scholarship to play for LSU since he never formally joined with another school.
The Tigers are stacking the roster with elite potential. All that’s left to do is wait on the ruling for immediate intraconference transfer play and Gilbert’s game-time decision –sit back, relax, and pray to Mike the Tiger that both outcomes are in our favor.
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