Drafted 236th overall in the 7th round of the 2011 draft, Stephen Burton arrived from West Texas State; Long Beach City College. His most recent season came in 2013 with JAX, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 15 catches for 149 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'1", 224#
College
West Texas State; Long Beach City College
Draft
Rd 7, 236th overall (2011)
Seasons
2011–2013
2013 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology39th percentile among WRs · limited sample
4 games · 13 targets
2013 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed45▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst26▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility25▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size78▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands61▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat17▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability47▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share67▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share36▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency39▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume32▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Stephen Burton has appeared in 13 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIN (2011–2012), JAX (2013).
As a receiver he has caught 15 passes for 149 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with JAX: 76 yards and 0 touchdowns in 4 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game42 on 5 catches vs SEA, 2013 Week 3
2013 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 8 2.7/g | 76 25/g | 0 |
| In division | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 11 11/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 3 | 7 2.3/g | 65 22/g | 0 |
| In wins | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 11 11/g | 0 |
| In losses | 3 | 7 2.3/g | 65 22/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 34 11/g | 0 |
| On turf | 1 | 5 5.0/g | 42 42/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 8 2.0/g | 76 19/g | 0 |
2013 game log
Stephen Burton — common questions
- What position does Stephen Burton play?
- Stephen Burton is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Stephen Burton played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Stephen Burton has played for MIN (2011–2012), JAX (2013).
- Where did Stephen Burton go to college?
- Stephen Burton played college football at West Texas State; Long Beach City College.
- When was Stephen Burton drafted?
- Stephen Burton was selected in round 7, 236th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Stephen Burton scored?
- Stephen Burton has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Stephen Burton's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Stephen Burton rated 44.4 for 2013, the 39th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Chad HenneQB · 2013
- Maurice Jones-DrewRB · 2013
- Cecil ShortsWR · 2013
- Blaine GabbertQB · 2013
- Ace SandersWR · 2013
- Mike BrownWR · 2013
- Justin BlackmonWR · 2013
- Jordan TodmanRB · 2013
Drafted in round 7, 2011
- Virgil GreenTE · pick 204
- Lazarius LevingstonDE · pick 205
- Justin RogersDB · pick 206
- Korey LindseyDB · pick 207
- Greg McElroyQB · pick 208
- Johnny CulbreathOT · pick 209
- Andrew JacksonG · pick 210
- Bruce MillerFB · pick 211