Burton’s coach at Keokuk, former Iowa All-American receiver Marvin McNutt, knows offense. The Chiefs showed that this season with Burton at the controls. The sophomore completed 61.2 percent of his throws for 2,191 yards and 25 touchdowns against 12 interceptions. He added four scores on the ground. Burton also contributed 2.0 tackles on defense, illustrating his athleticism and versatility. When popping on Burton’s 10th-grade highlight video, we witness a mobile signal caller adept at buying time with his legs or picking up yardage if there’s an opening. As a thrower, Burton displays a quick release and an ability to push the ball down the field. He shines at ball placement, getting the rock into his receivers’ hands so they can make a play and, often, pick of real estate after the catch.

Burton’s coach at Keokuk, former Iowa All-American receiver Marvin McNutt, knows offense. The Chiefs showed that this season with Burton at the controls. The sophomore completed 61.2 percent of his throws for 2,191 yards and 25 touchdowns against 12 interceptions. He added four scores on the ground. Burton also contributed 2.0 tackles on defense, illustrating his athleticism and versatility. When popping on Burton’s 10th-grade highlight video, we witness a mobile signal caller adept at buying time with his legs or picking up yardage if there’s an opening. As a thrower, Burton displays a quick release and an ability to push the ball down the field. He shines at ball placement, getting the rock into his receivers’ hands so they can make a play and, often, pick of real estate after the catch.