William Burns

Joined the Wayne State football program in January of 2026 ... the winter 2026 term will be his sixth full-time semester. Played in four games for Detroit Community Christian College ... recorded six tackles (5-1), including a season-best three stops (2-1) at Garden City C.C. ... notched a sack against Lackawanna ... recorded a half-tackle for loss vs. GCCC ... attended DCCC for two full-time semesters (Winter 2024 and Fall 2025). Attended Eastern Michigan University for two full-time semesters (Winter 2023 and Fall 2023). Attended Oakland Community College, using one full-time semester. . A 2018 graduate of Oak Park High School ... was a two-year letterwinner for coach Greg Carter ... primarily played linebacker, but also saw time at defensive end and defensive tackle ... helped the Knights to a 9-3 record as a senior and a share of the Oakland Activities Association White Division title with a 6-1 mark ... totaled 32 tackles, including one sack in 7.5 games due to an injury. Full name -- William Burns ... born on December 28, 2000, in Tallahassee, Florida ... son of Nathaniel Burns and Kanike Chaires ... has an older brother, Nate, and seven sisters ... is majoring in Technology, Information Systems and Analytics.