Will Burns

Appeared in 11 games for the Thunderbirds in 2025 · Rushed for 380 yards and 4 touchdowns on 49 carries, highlighted by a 107-yard performance vs. Idaho State with a season-long run of 72 yards · Added a strong dual-threat element in the passing game, completing 22-of-31 passes for 272 yards and 1 touchdown, including a season-best 121 passing yards at Tarleton State · Recorded a passing touchdown and rushing touchdown performance in the same season, showcasing situational quarterback usage in multiple games · Made an impact as a receiver as well, finishing with 1 reception for 30 yards, demonstrating true multi-position offensive flexibility · Delivered one of his most complete performances at North Alabama, accounting for 161 total yards and 2 total touchdowns Played one season with Golden West · Was named the Southern California Football Association Offensive Player of the Year · Burns completed 158 of 256 passes (61.7%) for 1,857 yards and 22 touchdowns · Added 650 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground. · He also led the league with a total of 29 touchdowns while finishing second with 22 throwing TD's and fourth with seven rushing on the season. Played two seasons of baseball for the Red Raiders while also being on the roster as a quarterback for the 2023 season. Playing baseball he earned First Team Sea View League recognition as a junior in 2022, he hit .333 with five homers, 10 doubles, and an on-base percentage of 1.001 in 29 games · The dual-sport athlete was the Sea View League co-MVP in football, at quarterback, in the fall 2022 season · He racked up 3,458 total yards, with 25 passing touchdowns and nine rushing touchdowns over 10 games helping lead the team to a 7-4 overall record.