Burton “Burkie” Burns (born October 27, 1952) most recently was the running backs coach of the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

Burns played fullback[4] at Nebraska[5] (1972–1976) under head coach Tom Osborne.

He was a player on three Cornhusker teams that won nine plus games.

He earned a bachelor's degree in education from Nebraska in 1976.

Together, the couple has four children: three daughters, Amber, Christy, and Erin, and a son, Damon.