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Derek Burns
DL (DE) · #11 ·
Multi-transfer ×2
Height6'5"
Weight244 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
RosteredDerek Burns (DL) officially transferred from New Mexico State University to University of Texas at El Paso
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Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background
Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (2026) Missed the season due to an injury. Saw action in one contest while at NM State during the 2024 season. · Tallied a tackle against WKU. · Before NM State, played at Kilgore College for two seasons (2022, 2023). · Amassed 9.5 sacks with 35 tackles in 12 contests during freshman season in 2022. · Opened collegiate career with 2.0 sacks and four tackles against Tyler JC. · Produced 2.0 sacks (11 yards) at Tyler JC later during the season. · Tallied a season-high six tackles with a sack and 2.0 TFLs against Cisco College. · Registered 44 tackles with 4.0 sacks in 11 games during sophomore season in 2023.
Hometown
🏴Richardson, TX
High schoolRichardson HS
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Career path
- TransferredDerek Burns (DL) officially transferred from New Mexico State University to University of Texas at El Paso
- CommittedUpNext · 1/16/25, 11:49 AMDerek Burns (DL) committed to University of Texas at El Paso
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Texas at El Paso | 6 | 0 | 66 | High | 10 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1.0 |
| 2025 | University of Texas at El Paso | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  New Mexico State University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 66 | High | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1.0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026