Shane Burton was drafted No. 150 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #150
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3048th at Tennessee
The pick
How Shane Burton came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3048th among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 827% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
Around pick 150
Who came off the board on either side of Shane Burton.
North Carolina
Nebraska
Missouri
Tennessee in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shane Burton in the 1996 NFL Draft
Shane Burton is a Defensive end out of Tennessee selected No. 150 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Shane Burton drafted?
Shane Burton was selected No. 150 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/shane-burton.
What college did Shane Burton play for?
Shane Burton played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Shane Burton's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/shane-burton.