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02-01-2024, 10:15 PM
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High praise and lofty comparison for Burton here, sounds like an Andy Reid / Chiefs WR to me:
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What I love most about Burton's game is his versatility. He has lined up everywhere from multiple receiver spots whether that was out wide or in the slot. He was also involved with pre-snap motions, which can translate well with the NFL he is starting to incorporate them more into offenses. Not only can he play in the short field and create yards after the catch, but he can also stretch the field and take the top off of defenses. He ranked second in the nation for average depth of target (ADoT) at 21 yards.
His keen deep tracking ability has helped in his elite deep ball production. He has a knack for making plays on multiple levels and has demonstrated good football IQ multiple times. Burton posted a PFF receiving grade of 84.6 in 2023 and also logged 2.97 yards per route run. These numbers scream playmaker, and not that of the tenth-best receiver in this class. Burton's stock will rise come April.
Pro Comparison: Stefon Diggs
Diggs may seem like a gaudy comparison, but Diggs and Burton stand at 6'0 and 194 pounds with 4.4 speed, amazing agility, route-work, and the ability to make amazing catches consistently.
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