Brian Burns hears his name called in Nashville

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Florida State defensive end Brian Burns backstage after being selected by the Carolina Panthers during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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Florida State defensive end Brian Burns on stage after being selected by the Carolina Panthers during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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Florida State defensive end Brian Burns poses after the Carolina Panthers selected Burns in the first round during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

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Florida State defensive end Brian Burns poses after the Carolina Panthers selected Burns in the first round during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

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Florida State defensive end Brian Burns on stage after being selected by the Carolina Panthers during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

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Florida State defensive end Brian Burns poses for a selfie with fans after the Carolina Panthers selected Burns in the first round during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Logan Bowles/NFL)

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