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Michael Burton

FB

Drafted 168th overall in the 5th round of the 2015 draft, Michael Burton arrived from Rutgers. Now with CLE, he's in his 12th NFL season. Few match his size, which grades in the 90th percentile. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 31 catches for 196 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 247#

College

Rutgers

Draft

Rd 5, 168th overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.4

44th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.91
Receiving×0.14-0.23
Total EPA×0.24+0.31
Conversion×0.1+0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.00
Yards/carry×0.12+0.04
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.05

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst9▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility32▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size90▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency52▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry68▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion53▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving34▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security24▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume8▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency47▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CLE49.42
2024DEN52128110651
2023DEN48.411938
2022KC47.2127211
2021KC69.110261331
2020NO58618428
2019WAS51.23
2018CHI50.9216
2017CHI48.89928
2016DET45.31
2015DET46.31026391

Career profile

Across 11 NFL seasons on file, Michael Burton has played in 78 regular-season games, playing for 7 teams: DET (2015–2016), CHI (2017–2018), WAS (2019), NO (2020), KC (2021–2022), DEN (2023–2024), CLE (2026).

He has rushed for 79 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 31 passes for 196 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with DEN: 65 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3CAR—46.5
Week 5NYJ—49.4

Michael Burton — common questions

What position does Michael Burton play?
Michael Burton is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Michael Burton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Burton has played for DET (2015–2016), CHI (2017–2018), WAS (2019), NO (2020), KC (2021–2022), DEN (2023–2024), CLE (2026).
Where did Michael Burton go to college?
Michael Burton played college football at Rutgers.
When was Michael Burton drafted?
Michael Burton was selected in round 5, 168th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Burton scored?
Michael Burton has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Michael Burton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Burton rated 49.4 for 2026, the 44th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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