Gardner-Webb University Athletics

2011-12 at Gardner-Webb: Redshirted ...Competed unattached at The Citadel Open, the Pembroke Classic andthe 2011 Davidson Open ... Saw time at both 157 and 165 pounds ...Recorded a 5-6 record overall on the year ... Totaled two wins atThe Citadel Open, defeating Hunter Allen of Mercer, 4-3, andMatthew Smith of Limestone, 8-6 ... Also posted two wins at thePembroke Classic with a 4-2 win over Andrew Hayes of Limestone anda medical forfeit win over Robert Munro ... Scored a 9-3 decisionover Richard Hicks of the Citadel at the 2011 Davidson Open... Earned a spot on the 2011-12 Big South Presidential HonorRoll.

High School: Attended Whitewater High School inGeorgia ... A four-year letterwinner in wrestling ... Set therecord for most takedowns with 198 his senior season ... Led theteam in takedowns, pins and wins as a senior ... Was also tops onthe team in takedowns his junior year ... Also lettered in baseballand football ... A Wendy's High School Heisman County Winner ...AMcDonald's Roy Croc Scholarship winner.

Personal: Born April 20, 1993 in Acworth, Georgia ...Son of John and Angella Burns ... Has one older brother named Matt... Intends to major in Biology.