John Burton brings veteran versatility and special-teams pop to UMass
In the 2024 season, John Burton appeared in 12 games for Massachusetts, logging 3 total tackles and a 20-yard kick return, and in 2023 he added 4 tackles and a half tackle for loss after joining the program midseason.[1] His value goes beyond the box score: at 5-11, 210, the redshirt senior’s experience, physicality, and do-it-all Viper role give UMass a steady, assignment-sound presence who can help on defense and in the kicking game.[1] If a team wants a veteran depth piece with versatility and some special-teams juice, Burton is the kind of under-the-radar fit that quietly helps win Saturdays.[1]
