The Carolina Panthers have not had much to smile at over the last four season, but they have had a ray of sunshine in Brian Burns.

The former Florida State Seminole joined the Panthers as a First Round Pick in 2018 (18^th Overall) and started five games as a rookie. A Starter in 2020, Burns became one of the NFC South’s best pass rushers, collecting Pro Bowl nods in his last two years. Last season, Burns had his best numbers; 12.5 Sacks/17 Tackles for Loss/22 Quarterback Hits, and enters 2023 as Carolina’s top defensive player.