Leonard Burton was drafted No. 77 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 60 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #77
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 60
- Career AV
- 752nd at South Carolina
The pick
How Leonard Burton came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
60 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 60
- Career approximate value
- 752nd among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19926 years after the draft
Around pick 77
Who came off the board on either side of Leonard Burton.
Kansas
Delaware State · 2× Pro Bowl
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Texas Tech
South Carolina in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leonard Burton in the 1986 NFL Draft
Leonard Burton is a Center out of South Carolina selected No. 77 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft. 60 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Leonard Burton drafted?
Leonard Burton was selected No. 77 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/leonard-burton.
What college did Leonard Burton play for?
Leonard Burton played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Leonard Burton's NFL career turn out?
60 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/leonard-burton.