Northwestern State University of Louisana

Picked up by Los Angeles Rams in 1964 in the 9th round and the 119 overall pick in the 1964 Draft.

Burton played fours years of football from 1960-63, earning a varsity letter each year. Burton played running back on offense and defensive back on defense. He was All Conference in the Gulf South Conference for three years and as a senior was named to the NAIA All American team as a defensive safety. During his final three year Burton was voted as the Best Defensive Back at NSU as as a senior he was also voted the Best Offensive Back and shared team MVP with Sammy Joe Odom. Burton also led the team in rushing his senior year. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and later went into coaching at Byrd High School as head coach and athletic director.