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Tim Burns Jr. stats, 2026

Sam Houston (1–6, Conference USA). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Tim Burns Jr. is a wide receiver for Sam Houston (1–6). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 11th in yards per catch (21.8), 123rd in receiving yards (392), 140th in receiving TDs (3), in 7 games. This week: Sam Houston at Missouri State.

Receiving yards392123rd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches18313th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch21.811th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs3140th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Tim Burns Jr.?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Senior
Height
5-10
Weight
170 pounds
Number
No. 3
Hometown
Miami, FL

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Tim Burns Jr.'s receiving stats

He's 11th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (21.8) and 123rd of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (392).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards392123rd of 682
Catches18313th of 682
Yards per catch21.811th of 675
Receiving TDs3140th of 506

The season

Tim Burns Jr.'s receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 304th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (5).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)5304th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Tim Burns Jr.'s career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Sam Houston1222819.01-15
2026Sam Houston1839221.830
Career3062020.74-15

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Tim Burns Jr.'s advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Sam Houston+0.16+0.37-1.9837.5%3.55%
2026Sam Houston+0.86+0.86—33.3%27.58%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Tim Burns Jr.'s game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at TroyL 21–2463401
3Sam Houston65111
4at Texas TechL 14–4961211
6at LibertyL 3–3516200
7vs. Western KentuckyL 3–167200
8vs. New Mexico StateL 24–30117412
9Missouri State63300

FAQ

Questions about Tim Burns Jr.

What position does Tim Burns Jr. play?

Tim Burns Jr. plays wide receiver for Sam Houston, which is 1–6 this season.

Where is Tim Burns Jr. from, and what year is he?

Tim Burns Jr. is a senior wide receiver for Sam Houston, listed at 5-10 and 170 pounds, from Miami, FL.

How tall is Tim Burns Jr., and how much does he weigh?

Tim Burns Jr. is listed at 5-10 and 170 pounds on Sam Houston's 2026 roster.

What year is Tim Burns Jr.?

Tim Burns Jr. is a senior.

What are Tim Burns Jr.'s career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Tim Burns Jr. has 30 catches for 620 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Who does Tim Burns Jr. play for?

Sam Houston (1–6, Conference USA), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 3.

How did Tim Burns Jr. play in his last game?

Week 9 against Missouri State: 63 receiving yards, 3 catches.

What are Tim Burns Jr.'s stats this season?

392 receiving yards, 18 catches, 21.8 yards per catch, 3 receiving TDs, 5 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Tim Burns Jr. rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 11th of 675 in yards per catch, 123rd of 682 in receiving yards, 140th of 506 in receiving TDs.

When does Tim Burns Jr. play next?

Sam Houston visits Missouri State Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 PM ET on ESPN2. The numbers' pick: Missouri State.

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