Julian Burns
Julian Burns is a three-star recruit from Monroe, LA, out of Neville (No. 884 in the 2026 class) who has not played in North Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Burns comes from
- Monroe, LA
- Neville
- About 800 miles from Kenan Stadium
- Three-star, No. 884 in the 2026 class.
Where Burns fits
North Carolina lists 21 defensive backs this season.
North Carolina defensive backs with a game this season
North Carolina is 4-4. Next: at UConn, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Neville
Also from Monroe, LA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bill Belichick
Pass share
50.8%
241 pass / 233 run
Plays / game
59.2
8 games
Team sack rate
6.7%
267 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for North Carolina -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
North Carolina has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. M.J. Stewart went on to the NFL out of this room (2018).
Joined North Carolina in 2026
- 2026 North Carolina BelichickYear 1 · Games –
- High school NevilleMonroe, LA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 884 in the 2026 class. Signed with North Carolina.Also from Neville: Lance Heard (Kentucky), Ajay Allen (Western Kentucky), Lorenzell Dubose (Louisiana) and 6 more.
2026
- Signed with North CarolinaThree-star, out of Neville