[2] Burns was recruited heavily by Tommy Tuberville while he was the coach at Auburn and by Gus Malzahn while he was at Arkansas.

In January 2012, Burns joined Gus Malzahn's staff at Arkansas State as an offensive graduate assistant.

On February 10, 2015, Burns was hired as the wide receivers coach at Middle Tennessee State University.

On December 13, 2020, it was announced that Auburn head coach Malzahn was being fired, along with his entire staff (including Burns).

[6] On November 16, 2024, it was announced that Saints head coach Dennis Allen had released three offensive staff members (including Burns).