Murray State University Athletics
2017 Football Roster
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Burns, J.R.
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Jersey Number 55
J.R. Burns
- Position:
- Offensive Lineman
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 295
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Corinth, Miss.
- High School:
- Corinth HS
- Prev School:
- Northwest Mississippi CC
Bio
2017
Before MSU
High School
Personal
- Played in and started all 11 games at center
Before MSU
- Played in 22 games with 20 starts at center at Northwest Mississippi CC
- Helped Rangers to a national title in 2015 and a sixth-place finish nationally in 2016
- Prior to 2016 season, was named as a preseason All-American by College Football America
- Following 2016 season, was a second-team All-MACJC selection
- Helped anchor a Northwest offensive line that averaged 340.5 yards and 30.1 points per game in 2016.
High School
- Prepped at Corinth High School
- Rated as a 2-star prospect by Rivals
- North team captain in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game
- All-state and all-division his junior and senior seasons
- Named to the Daily Journal’s All-Area team
Personal
- Born James Robert Burns on February 20, 1997 in Corinth, Mississippi
- Son of Christy & Bobby Burns
- Majoring in finance with an emphasis on financial planning
Conlee Crossno Bye Week Press Conference
Tuesday, September 23
Jody Wright Bye Week Press Conference
Tuesday, September 23
09-22-25 Coach Ryan Miller Press Conference
Monday, September 22
09-22-25 Mason Miller & Fred King Press Conference
Monday, September 22
