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BREAKING: Cy Falls' Burns heading West
It’s July 1st. With that comes the end of official visit season (June) and the beginning of commitment season as many Top 2025 recruits look to lock in their future homes before their senior year.
Today, Cy Falls' LB Kaleb Burns started off the commitment season with a bang announcing his decision.
“Texas Tech was the first school to ever offer me,” Burns said. “The relationship I have built with Coach Bookbinder, Coach DeRuyter and Coach McGuire has been the biggest thing. They have been on me since the jump and I know they can develop me as a player and man there.”
The 3-star linebacker committed to Texas Tech over SMU and Baylor.
“I’m excited to see the new jerseys, excited for to start my new path and excited to be a Red Raider!," he said. "Their plan for me is to play me at the "Will" position, which will allow me to make a lot of plays for the defense. They were comparing me to Terrell Bernard, which I think is a great comparison, so I’m excited for their development plan for me.”
Burns chose the Red Raiders over fellow in-state school’s Baylor and SMU, which was a point of emphasis for him being able to play in Texas.
“It means a lot to stay in state," he said. "Being able to still move around and stay in Texas was a big deal for me.”
Now committed, Burns is excited for a big senior year wearing the green and gold for the last time.
“I’m looking to go back-to-back winning Defensive MVP," he said. "We want to come into the new district and win it, before making a deep playoff run. I’m locked in ready for one last year with my teammates.”
The Red Raiders are getting a good one in Burns, who is excited to head to Lubbock to continue his playing career.
THE SCOOP: Cy Falls' District Defensive MVP picking up offers
Cy Falls linebacker Kaleb Burns is a name capturing a lot of buzz this offseason.
The District 16-6A Defensive MVP finished the year with 86 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 7 sacks and 1 Interception. His play on the field has led to his recruitment heating up this recruiting period.
“It’s be going really good for me,” he said. “Every coach has been treating my family and I great. It’s just been amazing how fast this is happening.”
He has picked up offers from Baylor, Maryland, Pitt, SMU, Tennessee, Texas Tech, UNLV, Houston and most recently Oregon State.
Burns wasn’t able to play on day one of the DR7 Tournament because he was at the University of Houston Junior Day, where he had nothing but good things to say about new head coach Willie Fritz and staff.
“I feel like he (Coach Fritz) is doing good right now,” Burns said. “I was reoffered by the staff and I think they’re going to be a good team while he’s there. They treated me and my family well, so it was a good visit.”
The junior also mentioned he will be visiting Baylor and SMU in the coming weeks, and also said a few new schools have been in contact as of late.
“TCU, Texas and Cal have been in touch with me a lot lately along with some other Power 5 schools," he said.
As far as the tournament went, Burns was impressive. He showed his athleticism and ability to play in coverage which is important in today’s game at the linebacker position.
“I really can showcase what I can do in 7-on-7," he said. "It gives me the ability to work on my drops and reading route concepts, which will prepare me when I’m on the field next Fall and at the next level.”
Kaleb Burns is a rising star at Cy Falls. Expect his offer list to grow and a rise in the rankings this offseason.