He played college football at NC State and was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Jets, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Carolina Panthers.

On April 30, 2016, Burris was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round (118th overall) in the 2016 NFL draft.

[2] On September 10, 2017, in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills, Burris recorded an interception off of quarterback Tyrod Taylor.

Burris's play occurred on the Jets' own 8-yard line and ended a long opening drive from the Bills.

[10] On March 20, 2020, Burris signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.