Juston Burris

physical in coverage to disrupt routes and gain proper body position. gets his head turned to locate and contest the throw, showing off his body control. coordinated feet in reverse to transition and burst off his plant foot, sticking with any type of receiver. consistent ball production each of the last four seasons, starting 43 games, including 41 straight.

WEAKNESSES

in our view

Burris isn't an elite speed player, but plays with the physicality and ball awareness to fight for playing time early in his career. He is ideally-suited for press-man and will earn his keep on special teams coverages.

strengths

Good-sized athlete with adequate length for the position. Competitive run defender and reliable high-to-low tackler, not waiting for the ballcarrier to come to him. Accurate strike zone, staying low, wrapping and finishing. Uses his hands to tear through blocks and restrict run lanes.

hands-on defender with a bad habit of grabbing cloth, making him an easy target for holding and interference penalties. too upright in his pedal, creating a high center of gravity. opens his hips early in the play, hindering his transition. average acceleration, needing a few steps to reach his top-end speed. tends to panic once receiver gains a step.

Overaggressive tendencies, jumping routes and allowing his eyes to wander. Needs to finish interceptions with a few drops on his game film (only one interception each of the last three seasons). Needs to calm himself in space to properly break down on tackle attempts. Eager to make plays, but will sacrifice backside contain at times in the run game.

Competed at the 2010 Shrine Bowl

Honors: NCPreps.com 4A all-state. All-conference performer as a senior

Senior Stats: Scored 11 touchdowns and had just under 1,000 receiving yards, 40 tackles and three INTs for coach Chris Martin

Junior Stats: 86 tackles and two interceptions, two KO returns for TDs.