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Panthers Highlights: The best of Brian Burns so far in 2020

Here is the best of what Burns has done so far in the 2020 season.

The Panthers got extraordinarily lucky when Brian Burns fell into their laps at No. 16 overall in last year’s draft. The former Florida State defensive end showed great potential as a rookie but did not get consistent playing time under Ron Rivera. This year it’s been a different story under Matt Rhule. Burns has seen his defensive snap count increase from 43% to 75% and it’s made an enormous difference on the field.

Here is the best of what Burns has done so far in the 2020 season.

Heading into Week 12, Burns has six sacks, 16 quarterback hits, five tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and three passes defensed. According to ESPN, Burns ranks No. 5 at his position in pass rush win rate.

The freakiest thing about Burns’ progress is the fact that he’s just 22 years old and hasn’t even peaked yet. At this rate, he’s going to become the best EDGE defender in the NFL by the time he’s 25, if not much sooner.

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Panthers Highlights: Every sack and tackle for a loss by Brian Burns in 2019

Panthers Highlights: Watch all of defensive end Brian Burns’ sacks and tackles for a loss in 2019.

Brian Burns appears to be gem of the 2019 Panthers draft class. As a rookie, Burns posted 7.5 sacks and five tackles for a loss despite only having played 43% of the teams’ defensive snaps.

Here’s a look at every one of them, courtesy of Raiders Wire editor Marcus Mosher.

Those numbers should rise in 2020 as Burns gets more playing time. His solid pass rush win rate also indicates he has a high ceiling.

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