Michael Burton

Michael Burton

32-Year-Old FullbackFB
Denver Broncos
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Michael Burton in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed by the Broncos in March of 2024.
Gets two touches in Week 14
FBDenver Broncos
December 13, 2023
Burton played 14 of the Broncos' 67 snaps on offense and carried once for two yards and hauled in his lone target for a one-yard gain in Sunday's 24-7 win over the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Burton has been active for all 13 of the Broncos' games to date, but Sunday's contest marked just the second time that he's logged more than one touch on offense. The 14 snaps were also one shy of a season high, and Burton will likely continue to have a limited role in a Denver offense that doesn't make frequent use of a fullback.
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How do Michael Burton's 2023 advanced stats compare to other fullbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
57.1%
 
% Yds After Contact
111.1%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
1.4
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.6
 
% Snaps w/Touch
5.6%
 
Air Yards Per Game
0.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.02
 
% Team Air Yards
0.1%
 
% Team Targets
0.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
1.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
1.7
 
% Targeted On Route
6.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.17
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Michael Burton's measurables compare to other fullbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
247 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.74 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.34 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.20 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
115 in
 
Bench Press
25 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
29.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Burton has held a lead blocking role for four different teams over the last six seasons and will add a fifth in Kansas City for the 2021 campaign, assuming he holds on to a roster spot out of training camp. He doesn't typically present much upside as a rusher or receiver, posting a maximum of seven carries (2020) in a season and at most six targets (2015).
Burton's entering his third year in the league, and he's carried the football four times for two yards. He'll be competing with rookie Freddie Stevenson for a roster spot. Should he make the team, he'll likely see limited snaps, and he's unlikely to see many rushing attempts, as he'll primarily be a blocker.
Burton was rarely relied upon to rush the football in 2015, and, now entering his second season in the league, that doesn’t figure to change in 2016; the Lions simply prefer to utilize more traditional running backs in a “big-back” type of role. Hence, short-yardage duties will likely be allotted to the likes of either Stevan Ridley or Zach Zenner. While Burton may see opportunities to catch checkdown passes out of the backfield, he is not an imposing threat to vulture goal-line rushing attempts and is firmly off the fantasy radar.
At first blush, a rookie fullback/H-back shouldn't draw any attention, but offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was part of teams in New Orleans that utilized fullbacks much more extensively than competitors. From 2011-2103, Saints fullback Jed Collins scored seven total touchdowns and H-Back David Thomas added five more in 2012. Burton caught 47 passes out of the backfield during his career at Rutgers, making it into the end zone three times.
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Stuck in blocking role
FBDenver Broncos
November 15, 2023
Burton went without a carry or target while logging 12 of the Broncos' 75 snaps on offense in Monday's 24-22 win over the Bills.
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Lands in Denver
FBDenver Broncos
March 14, 2023
Burton is set to sign a one-year deal with the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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No yardage in Week 14
FBKansas City Chiefs
December 14, 2022
Burton played four snaps on offense and carried once for no gain in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Broncos.
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Plays two snaps on offense
FBKansas City Chiefs
November 15, 2022
Burton lost one yard on his lone carry in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Jaguars.
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Handling limited role on offense
FBKansas City Chiefs
September 27, 2022
Burton carried once for two yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts.
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