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NC State's DJ Burns Jr. Has 'Zero' Interest in Football Amid 2024 NFL Draft Rumors

NC State forward DJ Burns Jr. isn't planning on switching sports despite rumored NFL interest.

Burns told reporters on Thursday that there he has "zero" desire to play football after the team's current March Madness run concludes, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).

Fox Sports' Peter Schrager revealed on Monday that he spoke to several NFL scouts and general managers regarding Burns as a potential offensive tackle prospect, as the 23-year-old is listed at 6'9" and 275 pounds.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.