{"id":276104,"date":"2026-04-18T09:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T13:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=276104"},"modified":"2026-04-18T09:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T13:45:59","slug":"jager-burton-2026-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/18\/jager-burton-2026-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Jager Burton 2026 NFL Draft Profile\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jager Burton 2026 NFL Draft Profile\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jager Burton enters the 2026 NFL Draft as one of the more intriguing interior offensive line prospects. Played all three interior line positions, best fit at center in the NFL. Had a rough first season at center in 2023, but produced a solid season at center in 2025. He didn\u2019t allow a sack or quarterback hit last season. Burton wowed at the NFL Combine, demonstrating how agile he is, especially on the move. The film backs it up, too. He excels at getting to the second level. He has struggled, however, matching up with tackles. Burton has struggled against bull rushers. His versatility, mobility and intelligence have seen him rise on draft boards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jager Burton 2026 NFL Draft Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Position: Guard\/Center<\/span><\/p>\n

Height: 6\u20194\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight: 312 pounds<\/span><\/p>\n

School: <\/span>Kentucky<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2026 NFL Draft Jager Burton Scouting Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • 4.94 second 40 yard dash and 9\u20193\u201d broad jump are mind blowing for a 312 pound beast;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Broad jump leap placed him at the 98th percentile for linemen;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Burton\u2019s Relative Athletic Score at the Combine was 9.91, 7th best recorded since 1987;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Demonstrated skill at\u00a0 pulling and making blocks at the second level;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Experienced at\u00a0 left guard, center and right guard;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Elite athlete, wowed at the combine;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Even when defeated at the point of attack, quick recovery time to re-engage blocks;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits in 2025;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • High football IQ, handles blitzes and stunts from all three interior line positions;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Quick feet, nimble as a dancer;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Ideal fit in an outside zone running game system;<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Handles linebackers in space, big asset in down hill running game;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Jager Burton is a OC prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 9.88 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 10 out of 735 OC from 1987 to 2026.https:\/\/t.co\/c8eNLCUiJA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DyiYFOdQot<\/a><\/p>\n

    — RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n