UTEP Miners#11 · DL Derek Burns
81 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 254 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Dallas, TX
Derek Burns is a DL (#11) for UTEP, from Dallas, TX. In the 2026 season he has 8 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 12
Sacks 15
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 14
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 16
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 12
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 16
Frame 18
Experience 13
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2026 season
8
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
3
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Derek Burns career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UTEP | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | NMSU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
33
10
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at New Mexico | L 7-61 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Michigan | L 17-52 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Texas Southern | W 51-10 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | at Oklahoma | L 0-51 | 3 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowUTEP DL: #11
- ClassJunior
- HometownDallas, TX
Derek Burns: UTEP DL profile and stats
Derek Burns is a DL (#11) for UTEP, from Dallas, TX. This profile tracks Derek Burns's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UTEP roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UTEP sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Derek Burns in the news
All newsPreviewNevada at UTEP: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Nevada visits UTEP at Sun Bowl. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapOregon State beat UTEP 33-7 (Week 4, 2026)Oregon State beat UTEP 33-7 at Sun Bowl. Now Oregon State is 2-2, and UTEP is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapMichigan beat UTEP 52-17 (Week 3, 2026)Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 3-0, and UTEP is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Derek Burns play for?
Derek Burns plays for UTEP, wearing #11 at DL.
What position does Derek Burns play?
Derek Burns is a DL for UTEP.
How tall is Derek Burns?
Derek Burns is 6-5 and weighs 254 lb.
What year is Derek Burns in?
Derek Burns is listed as a junior on the UTEP roster.
Where is Derek Burns from?
Derek Burns is from Dallas, TX.
How many tackles does Derek Burns have?
Derek Burns has 8 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.