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A top FSU defensive lineman and American Heritage standout has declared for NFL Draft

Brian Burns is ready to make the jump to the NFL.

The Florida State Seminoles defensive end and former Plantation American Heritage standout told Yahoo Sports’ Pete Thamel that he is forgoing his senior year at FSU and declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft. He is projected as a mid-to-late first-round pick, according to most mock drafts.

“Florida State has been some of the best years of my life,” Burns told Yahoo. “These last three years have been great playing with my teammates, but I feel like this is my opportunity, and time for me to go.