12Lionel Burns III
CB · RS FR/TR
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North Carolina Central → Kent State
North Carolina Central → Kent StateCurrent depth chart
LCB3Third2-FR
Depth relationships
Bio
Lionel Burns III is a 6'0", 185-pound left cornerback from Duluth, Georgia, who attended Norcross HS. He played at North Carolina Central, where he appeared in three games during the 2025 season and recorded one pass breakup against Florida A&M. Burns transferred to Kent State and is listed as a redshirt freshman for the 2026 season. From Norcross HS · Duluth, GA.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight6'0"Weight185 lbHometownDuluth, GAHigh schoolNorcross HSConferenceMid-AmericanPrevious schoolNorth Carolina CentralTransfer year2026
Career path
NORCROSS HSDuluth, GA
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRALBefore 2026
KENT STATE2026 — present
Transferred ahead of the 2026 season