Darin Burns

Darin Burns

Born:	Montreal, Quebec
Career information
Status	Hamilton
CFL status	National
Position(s)	Defensive Line
Career history
As player
1979–1980	Etobicoke Argonauts
1984	Hamilton Hurricanes
1985–1986	Burlington Braves
1985–1986	Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1986–1987	Montreal Alouettes
1988	Ottawa Rough Riders
1989–1990	Ottawa Bootleggers
2009–2010	Moncton Mustangs tier 5
2021–Present	Moncton Mustangs tier 5

Darin Burns is a former professional Canadian football defensive lineman.

Playing career

Burns began his career playing junior football for the Etobicoke Argonauts, Hamilton Hurricanes, and Burlington Braves (Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Junior affiliate team).

His stint with the Burlington Braves was particularly successful, producing a team captaincy, two All-Star appearances, and two Junior Shenley Awards for most outstanding player. ^[1] As of 2010 Burns held franchise records for most career sacks, season sacks, and sacks in a single game. ^[2] While playing for Burlington, Burns signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and attended training camps from 1985–1986. In 1986 he was traded to the Montreal Alouettes and attended training camp. Later in Spring of 1987 he became the first non-university player to be invited to the CFL Combine. The Montreal Alouettes organization folded in June 1987 soon after Burns was signed, which resulted in Burns later being signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1988. ^{[3] [4]}

Burns later played for the Hamilton Jaguars from 2023 to 2024, and in 2025, he joined the Ontario Power 5 Football League, where he was named captain of the Burlington Longhorns. ^[5] Burns became the first person in Canadian history to play organized football in six different decades, and finished his final game with the Burlington Longhorns in 2025. ^[6]

Personal life

Burns played an extra on ten episodes of Quebec television series Lobby. ^[7]

References

1. Tingley, Dwayne. "Former CFLer Impressed With Maritime League". Canada Football Chat. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
2. "Canadian Junior Football League Record Book" (PDF). Home Teams Online. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
3. Holland, Andrew. "CFLers Get Good Reception in Oromocto". Capital Area Football. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
4. "Our Father – The Prodigal Son Returns" . Retrieved 29 July 2019– via YouTube.
5. "Local football league welcomes CFL legend". The Sarnia Observer. 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
6. "Former CFL defensive lineman Darin Burns becomes first Canadian to play organized football in six decades". 3DownNation. 2021-05-10. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
7. "Lobby". IMDb. Retrieved 29 July 2019.