NCAA Tournament Star Reportedly Gaining Interest From NFL Evaluators [Video]

What started as a playful thought on social media has gained serious traction.

D.J. Burns Jr., the NC State men’s college basketball star who has helped the Wolfpack reach the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament, reportedly is gaining interest from NFL evaluators.

Jim Nagy, the executive director of the Senior Bowl, took to X on Monday morning and said he received texts from three executives about Burns. After talking with an NFL general manager, an assistant general manager and a scouting director, Nagy wrote the league’s interest in Burns is a “real thing.”

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager on Monday also said he spoke with general managers and scouts about Burns. Schrager said if Burns were to participate in a Pro Day or hold a workout for NFL teams, he would get a “big turnout.”

While it’s worth noting both tweeted this on April Fools’ Day, neither has since followed up to say they’re joking.

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