Michael Burton was drafted No. 168 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 147 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 32 · #168 overall
Michael Burton Rutgers Draft
Michael Burton was drafted No. 168 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 147 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #168
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 131st at Rutgers
The pick
How Michael Burton came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- College
-
Rutgers
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 242 lbs
- Hometown
- Long Valley, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 316 prospect32.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 131st among Rutgers picks
- Final season
- 20249 years after the draft
Around pick 168
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Burton.
Navy
Georgia
Texas State
Towson
Rutgers in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Burton in the 2015 NFL Draft
Michael Burton is a Fullback out of Rutgers selected No. 168 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 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 Michael Burton drafted?
Michael Burton was selected No. 168 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/michael-burton.
What college did Michael Burton play for?
Michael Burton played college football at Rutgers in the Big Ten. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.
How did Michael Burton's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/michael-burton.