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Deante Burton
No. 33 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-12) July 12, 1994 (age 30)
Berlin, Germany
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Manhattan
(Manhattan, Kansas)
College:Kansas State
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2019
Total tackles:5
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:0
Interceptions:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Deante Wayne Burton (born July 12, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2017.[1] He played college football at Kansas State University.

Early years

Burton attended Manhattan High School, where he was a two-way player at wide receiver and cornerback. As a junior, he became a starter at both positions, tallying 244 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.

As a senior, he broke one of his thumbs, but still managed to keep playing. He collected 20 receptions for 327 yards, 5 receiving touchdowns, 216 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He also received first-team All-Centennial League and All-state honors for his production at defensive back.[2]

College career

Burton accepted a football scholarship from Kansas State University. As a sophomore, he was named a starter at wide receiver during the season, posting 17 receptions for 171 yards.

As a junior, he tallied 38 receptions for 510 yards and 4 touchdowns. Against West Virginia University, he had 5 catches for 135 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown, while earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honors.

As a senior, he registered 29 receptions for 404 yards and one touchdown. He finished his colleged career with 84 receptions for 1,085 yards and 5 touchdowns, becoming the school’s 29th career 1,000-yard receiver.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Burton was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons after the 2017 NFL Draft on May 1.[3] He was waived by the Falcons on September 2, but was signed to their practice squad the next day, where he was converted into a cornerback.[4][5]

He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on January 15, 2018.[6] On September 1, he was released by the Falcons and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8] He was promoted to the active roster on September 4.[9] He played in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and had one special teams tackle. He was waived on September 10, 2018.[10]

Green Bay Packers

On September 11, 2018, Burton was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[11] He was declared inactive for the second game against the Minnesota Vikings. He was waived on September 19.[12]

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

On September 25, 2018, Burton was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[13]

Houston Texans

On October 31, 2018, Burton was signed by the Houston Texans off the Falcons practice squad, to provide depth because of injuries.[14] He appeared in 2 games as a backup. He was waived on August 26, 2019.[15]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 24, 2019, Burton was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[16]

Dallas Cowboys

On November 20, 2019, Burton was signed by the Dallas Cowboys from the Colts practice squad, after cornerback Anthony Brown was placed on the injured reserve list.[17] He appeared in 3 games as a backup.

References

  1. ^ "Deante Burton inks rookie free agent deal". KWCH.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  2. ^ Toscano, Justin (November 1, 2018). "'Why quit now?': How Deante Burton defied odds, overcame confidence issues to reach NFL". The Mercury. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  3. ^ Jackson, Curtis (May 1, 2017). "Falcons Agree To Terms With 21 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  4. ^ Conway, Kelsey (September 2, 2017). "2017 Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts Tracker: Deadline To 53 Is 4 P.M. ET On Saturday". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  5. ^ McFadden, Will (September 4, 2017). "Falcons Announce 10 Players Added To Their Practice Squad". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  6. ^ McFadden, Will (January 15, 2018). "Falcons announce signing of nine players to reserve future contracts". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  7. ^ McFadden, Will (September 1, 2018). "Falcons 2018 roster: Atlanta announces roster cuts, trims active roster down to 52". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  8. ^ McFadden, Will (September 2, 2018). "Falcons sign 10 players to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  9. ^ McFadden, Will (September 4, 2018). "Falcons sign Deante Burton to active roster". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  10. ^ McFadden, Will (September 10, 2018). "Falcons waive Deante Burton, Jeff Overbaugh; sign trio of players". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  11. ^ "Packers claim CB Deante Burton, WR Trevor Davis placed on IR". Packers.com. September 11, 2018.
  12. ^ "Packers activate RB Aaron Jones". Packers.com. September 19, 2018.
  13. ^ McFadden, Will (September 25, 2018). "Falcons place Ricardo Allen on injured reserve; make several roster moves". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  14. ^ Wilson, Aaron (October 31, 2018). "Texans sign corner Deante Burton, cut tackle David Sharpe". Chron.com.
  15. ^ "Texans place RB Miller, T Steinmetz on Reserve/Injured list". HoustonTexans.com. August 26, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  16. ^ "Colts Sign Cornerback Deante Burton To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 24, 2019.
  17. ^ Williams, Charean (November 20, 2019). "Cowboys sign Deante Burton off Colts' practice squad". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
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