James Burton was drafted No. 151 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #151
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 45
- Career AV
- 535th at Fresno State
The pick
How James Burton came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Career approximate value
- 535th among Fresno State picks
- Final season
- 19973 years after the draft
Around pick 151
Who came off the board on either side of James Burton.
Georgia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami
Tennessee
Notre Dame
Fresno State in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
DaRon Bland
DB · DAL · 2022
Fresno State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Marquez Pope
DB · LAC · 1992
Fresno State
#213
Michael Stewart
DB · LAR · 1987
Fresno State
#58
Richard Marshall
DB · CAR · 2006
Fresno State
#224
Omar Stoutmire
DB · DAL · 1997
Fresno State
#133
James Sanders
DB · NE · 2005
Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Burton in the 1994 NFL Draft
James Burton is a Defensive back out of Fresno State selected No. 151 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1994 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 James Burton drafted?
James Burton was selected No. 151 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/james-burton.
What college did James Burton play for?
James Burton played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did James Burton's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/james-burton.