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Stephen Burton

WR

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

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
50.2

65th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-0.24
Hands×0.1+0.44
Volume×0.12-1.02
Total EPA×0.22-0.28
EPA/target×0.3+0.44
Yards/target×0.12+0.38

2011 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed45▶

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

Burst27▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility25▶

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

Size79▶

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

Receiving

Hands63▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat69▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share43▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share52▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency76▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume17▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013JAX44.44-9876
2012MIN37.385351
2011MIN50.21238

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)

2011 splits

regular season

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13DEN2 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD56.2

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.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2011