Lamont Burns was drafted No. 131 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 4 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #131
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 4
- Career AV
- 227th at East Carolina
The pick
How Lamont Burns came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
4 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 227th among East Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19970 years after the draft
Around pick 131
Who came off the board on either side of Lamont Burns.
Ohio State
Colorado College
Nebraska
Miami
Other G picks from East Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lamont Burns in the 1997 NFL Draft
Lamont Burns is a Guard out of East Carolina selected No. 131 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value East Carolina has produced 55 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 Lamont Burns drafted?
Lamont Burns was selected No. 131 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/lamont-burns.
What college did Lamont Burns play for?
Lamont Burns played college football at East Carolina in the American. See every East Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/east-carolina-pirates.
How did Lamont Burns's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/lamont-burns.