To get to know Detroit Lions fifth-round pick Michael Burton, a fullback from Rutgers, I sent five questions to Timothy Wentz from On the Banks, SB Nation's Scarlet Knights blog. Here's a look at what he had to say about Burton:
1. How did Burton perform as a run blocker at Rutgers?
Burton has great awareness and gives good effort as a run blocker. He may be a bit undersized for an NFL fullback, but he possesses the technique, smarts and toughness to make up for his size disadvantage. This is a good fit for Burton, because Detroit is a pass-heavy team and will not ask him to be an every-down run blocker in a power-running scheme.