Burford was an impactful presence on a Wilton defense that helped the Beavers’ march to the state semifinals, which included an upset win at PCM in the quarters. The junior accounted for 52.0 tackles, 32 of which were of the solo variety. Burford posted 6.0 tackles for loss and contributed four two-point conversions on offense. The statistics point to his strength being an individual embracing the game’s physicality. We also see that during his 11th-grade highlight video. Burford fires off of the edge when the ball is snapped. He operates with violent hands and unusual strength, absorbing blocks and separating from them in a hurry. Burford moves well laterally and in a straight line, traits that help when he’s given the ball on conversion attempts. They also would aid him when contributing for special teams’ units on the next level. Burford is capable of playing linebacker with his skill set.

Burford was an impactful presence on a Wilton defense that helped the Beavers’ march to the state semifinals, which included an upset win at PCM in the quarters. The junior accounted for 52.0 tackles, 32 of which were of the solo variety. Burford posted 6.0 tackles for loss and contributed four two-point conversions on offense. The statistics point to his strength being an individual embracing the game’s physicality. We also see that during his 11th-grade highlight video. Burford fires off of the edge when the ball is snapped. He operates with violent hands and unusual strength, absorbing blocks and separating from them in a hurry. Burford moves well laterally and in a straight line, traits that help when he’s given the ball on conversion attempts. They also would aid him when contributing for special teams’ units on the next level. Burford is capable of playing linebacker with his skill set.