Leonard Burton facts for kids
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| Position: | Center | ||||
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| Born: | June 18, 1964 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Memphis (TN) Oakhaven | ||||
| College: | Northwest Mississippi CC South Carolina |
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| NFL Draft: | 1986 / Round: 3 / Pick: 77 | ||||
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Leonard Bernard Burton was born on June 18, 1964. He is an American who used to play professional football. He played as a center for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States.
Burton played for the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions. He was also briefly a member of the Cleveland Browns.
Early Life and College Football
Leonard Burton grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He went to Oakhaven High School there. After high school, he continued his football journey.
He first went to Northwest Mississippi Community College. Later, he transferred to the University of South Carolina. There, he played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Professional Football Career
Leonard Burton was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 1986 NFL draft. The NFL draft is an event where professional teams pick new players from colleges. He was picked in the third round, which is a good sign for a player.
He played as a center. A center is a very important player on an offensive team. They snap the ball to the quarterback to start each play. They also help block defenders to protect the quarterback and open paths for running backs.
Burton played for the Buffalo Bills from 1986 to 1990. After that, he played for the Cleveland Browns in 1991. His last season was with the Detroit Lions in 1992. Over his career, he played in 60 NFL games.
