Jager Burton

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A four-star recruit who started all 13 games at center for Kentucky in 2025 after experimenting at multiple positions, running a 4.94 40-yard dash at the combine. His Senior Bowl performance was strong enough to potentially secure a Day 3 selection, with Bleacher Report giving him a 5.7 grade in their post-combine rankings. A technically sound, experienced interior lineman with the versatility to play guard or center who provides a reliable backup profile.

Player Comparison

Strengths

• Coordinated when moving to the second level as a run blocker, capable of landing blocks on the move.
• Adequate foot quickness to remain outside. Can get to the second level with surprising agility when adjusting to moving defenders. Underrated athleticism, agility, balance, and even straight-line speed to contribute.
• Shows a good feel for combo blocks, and Burton displays good quickness and flexibility when moving to the second level, capable of sealing the back side on reach blocks
• Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
• Showed impressive range and the ability to get out and land blocks on the move
• Burton does a nice job working with teammates to build the pocket, anchoring against bull rushers and displaying good awareness against stunts and twists.

Areas to Improve

• Raw as a pass protector, looking choppy and unnatural when moving back into his set, often playing too upright.
• As a pass protector, Burton gets caught reaching and lunging when matched up against quickness.
• Burton doesn’t have ideal coordination between his upper and lower body and is often overeager to land an initial punch, he is prone to playing off-balance and struggling against counter moves.
• Jager Burton percentiles vs other Centers
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• Jager Burton (Overall Rank)
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• Overall Rank
• 362.5
• All Scouts Average
• Position Rank
• 58.0
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• 2026 NFL Draft
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