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Marcus Burton
LB · SR · Colorado Buffaloes

Marcus Burton

LB SR Colorado
About Burton Updated Jun 21, 2026

Colorado LB Marcus Burton brings a spring-stock-up profile with starting upside

Marcus Burton entered Colorado’s spring listed No. 1 at the mike linebacker spot after a strong camp that produced 21 tackles, 15 solo stops and two sacks in the team’s three main scrimmages, signaling real early-impact potential. He stands out for production, play speed and disruptive instincts rather than flash, with recruiting pedigree that included being rated among the nation’s better linebacker prospects. If you want a tough, ascending inside linebacker who can compete immediately and fit a physical defense, Burton looks like a legitimate fit.

Schedule

DNA

2009

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Stats

2009

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

54
Tackles
136th of 915 LBs
34
Solo Tackles
114th of 915 LBs
20
Assisted Tackles
155th of 915 LBs
5
Sacks
9th of 915 LBs
34
Sack Yards
16th of 915 LBs
2
Passes Defended
80th of 915 LBs
2
Fumble Recoveries
5th of 167 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
2009125434205-2
200810141130-0
200696420-0
20051322157120

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