Jager Burton
Career Summary
Jager Burton is an offensive lineman from Lexington, Kentucky, who played at Kentucky before Green Bay selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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High School
Burton attended Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, where he won the 2020 Paul Hornung Award as Kentucky's top high school player and was named Co-Mr. Football in Kentucky.
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College Career
Burton played five seasons at Kentucky, appearing in 51 games with 47 starts. He started 23 games at left guard, 15 at center, and nine at right guard.
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Path to the NFL
The Green Bay Packers selected Burton with the 153rd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, via a trade with Philadelphia.
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NFL Career
Green Bay lists Burton as a rookie center/guard wearing No. 52; he appeared in one game through the first two listed games of 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Burton earned SEC All-Freshman honors in 2022 and third-team All-SEC honors from the Pro Football and Sports Network in 2025.
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Playing Style
Green Bay identified Burton as versatile interior offensive-line depth, citing his starts at both guard and center and noting that he allowed only three sacks over his last three college seasons.
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31873, 00-0040884, 8/24/2002, Jager Burton, Jager, Burton
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