Former Mr. Kentucky Football who started five seasons on Kentucky's offensive line and closed his career at center before the Packers drafted him in the fifth round.
Jager Burton was one of the most decorated high school linemen in Kentucky history before spending five years starting up front for the Wildcats, first at guard and finally at center. Green Bay drafted him in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to add interior depth and versatility.
Path to the league
Burton spent five seasons at Kentucky, starting 32 games at guard before moving to center for his final college season. The Green Bay Packers selected him with the 153rd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
As a redshirt freshman in 2022, Burton earned Freshman All-SEC guard honors. Coming out of high school, he was named the Kentucky Gatorade Football Player of the Year, won the Paul Hornung Award as the state's top player, and was named Co-Mr. Kentucky Football, one of the most decorated preps in state history.
2025 season recap
Burton made the full-time switch to center for his final season at Kentucky in 2025, adding to his career total of 15 starts at the position while wrapping up a run of 32 career starts at guard. He measured over 6-foot-4 and 312 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine ahead of being drafted.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Jager Burton
- UK Athletics: Jager Burton Selected in NFL Draft Fifth Round by Green Bay
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Center
- Group
- offense
- College
- Kentucky
- Hometown
- Lexington, KY, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
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