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A closer look: Fullback Michael Burton

Fullback Mike Burton, Rutgers

Ht.Wt: 5-11.2/242

Draft status: 5th round, pick 168th overall.

Career stats: Used sparingly as a runner – 22 carries for 116 yards. Only carry in 2014 was a two-yard gain on a fake punt; 47 career receptions for 401 yards. A walk-on and red shirt in 2010, he converted from his high school position of running back to fullback in 2011.

Michael Burton
FB Michael Burton (Photo: AP Images)

Motown road clearer: Burton was the lead blocker for Rutgers in a 40-21 victory over North Carolina in the 2014 Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field on Dec.