Dayshaun Burnett
Dayshaun Burnett is a four-star recruit from Pittsburgh, PA, out of Imani Christian Academy (No. 348 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Penn State's 8 games this season.
Where Burnett comes from
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Imani Christian Academy
- About 100 miles from Beaver Stadium
- Four-star, No. 348 in the 2025 class.
- On the Penn State roster since 2025
Where Burnett fits
Penn State lists 20 defensive linemen this season.
Penn State defensive linemen with a game this season
Penn State is 4-4. Next: at Washington, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Pittsburgh, PA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Campbell
Pass share
46.5%
251 pass / 289 run
Plays / game
67.5
8 games
Team sack rate
4.7%
278 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Penn State -- now projected at an All-Conference level up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Penn State has produced 16 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 14 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Abdul Carter was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons at Penn State
- 2026 Penn State CampbellYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Penn State FranklinYear 1 · Games –
- High school Imani Christian AcademyPittsburgh, PA · Class of 2025Four-star, No. 348 in the 2025 class. Signed with Penn State.
2025
- Signed with Penn StateFour-star, out of Imani Christian Academy
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: James Franklin, Terry Smith, and Matt Campbell. Multi-era developmental context.