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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana football edge rusher and Indianapolis native Tyrone Burrus Jr., returned home to the east side Tuesday for a morning at Sunny Heights Elementary. Burrus started his day reading to a second-grade classroom, before he walked the halls and spent some time playing the noodles toss game and tug-of-war at the school's field day.
"It feels great. I've been around, went back to my old high school, stuff of that nature," Burrus said. He also made note of his impact on younger generations, "It's definitely a different feeling, when even younger people I haven't seen or spoke to knows my name and stuff like that. So it's just been great, just giving out as much advice as I can."
A Warren Central graduate, Burrus was one of the premier defensive players in the state during his senior season. According to 247Sports, he was the No. 9 player in the state's class of 2025, regardless of position. Burrus originally committed to Jeff Brohm's Louisville Cardinals in June of 2024, before flipping his commitment to Indiana less than five months later. He instantly became the second-highest rated high school recruit of the cycle for Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers.
For Burrus though, it meant something extra staying home and playing for Indiana. He relishes the opportunity to wear the cream and crimson, and the ability to play in front of friends and family — all of which he said made his decision easier.
In his freshman campaign at Indiana he did see some early action, but is poised to see an increased role going forward in Bryant Haines' defensive scheme. He took some time to acknowledge some of the upperclassmen that have played key roles in his early development, notably Daniel Ndukwe and Mikail Kamara. For next year, Burrus plans on carving out a spot for himself on the outside of the defensive line.
In Indiana's spring game last month, signs of the improvement became quickly apparent.
The Warren Central graduate praised the coaching staff, mentioning a very specific coach by name.
"They're really open and available, especially my position coach, Buddha (Williams)." Burrus said. He continued on coach Buddha Williams, "He reviews on his own time. He tells me exactly what I need done, and next practice I get it done, and we just keep moving forward."
Now with a year under his belt, Burrus knows what to expect from the Indiana system. He knows he'll be ready when his name is called.
"I'm just always ready to step up, so that's really my mindset," he said.
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"It feels great. I've been around, went back to my old high school, stuff of that nature," Burrus said. He also made note of his impact on younger generations, "It's definitely a different feeling, when even younger people I haven't seen or spoke to knows my name and stuff like that. So it's just been great, just giving out as much advice as I can."
A Warren Central graduate, Burrus was one of the premier defensive players in the state during his senior season. According to 247Sports, he was the No. 9 player in the state's class of 2025, regardless of position. Burrus originally committed to Jeff Brohm's Louisville Cardinals in June of 2024, before flipping his commitment to Indiana less than five months later. He instantly became the second-highest rated high school recruit of the cycle for Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers.
For Burrus though, it meant something extra staying home and playing for Indiana. He relishes the opportunity to wear the cream and crimson, and the ability to play in front of friends and family — all of which he said made his decision easier.
In his freshman campaign at Indiana he did see some early action, but is poised to see an increased role going forward in Bryant Haines' defensive scheme. He took some time to acknowledge some of the upperclassmen that have played key roles in his early development, notably Daniel Ndukwe and Mikail Kamara. For next year, Burrus plans on carving out a spot for himself on the outside of the defensive line.
In Indiana's spring game last month, signs of the improvement became quickly apparent.
The Warren Central graduate praised the coaching staff, mentioning a very specific coach by name.
"They're really open and available, especially my position coach, Buddha (Williams)." Burrus said. He continued on coach Buddha Williams, "He reviews on his own time. He tells me exactly what I need done, and next practice I get it done, and we just keep moving forward."
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Now with a year under his belt, Burrus knows what to expect from the Indiana system. He knows he'll be ready when his name is called.
"I'm just always ready to step up, so that's really my mindset," he said.
Want more Hoosiers coverage? Sign up for IndyStar's Hoosiers newsletter. Listen to Mind Your Banners, our IU Athletics-centric podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the latest on IndyStar TV: Hoosiers.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana football player Tyrone Burrus Jr. on visit to elementary school, growth
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