University of Massachusets Athletics

2024 Football Roster

John Burton
Jersey Number 37

John Burton

  • Position:
    Viper
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Weight:
    210
  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown:
    West Hills, Calif.
  • High School:
    Chaminade College Prep
  • Prev School:
    Arizona
2024 • Redshirt Senior

• Saw action in twelve games for the Minutemen with three tackles (two solo, one assisted)
• Posted a 20 yard kick return vs. UConn (11/30)



2023 • Redshirt Sophomore

• A new addition within the 2023 season, appeared in eight games for the Minutemen
• Tallied four tackles (one solo, three assisted) and 0.5 TFLs 
• Recorded first career tackle, unassisted, at Eastern Michigan (9/16)
• Combined for a tackle for loss for six yards at Army (10/28), marking a career-high


Before Massachusetts


• Spent three seasons at Arizona, playing primarily on special teams
• Saw action in 16 games fro the Wildcats, making collegiate debut against Oregon in the 2019 season
• Son of John and Corinna
• Has four siblings, Jonah, Jehdah, Jasmeene and James

2025 Massachusetts Football - National Signing Day Press Conference | 12.03.25
Wednesday, December 03
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Thursday, November 20
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Ohio | 11.18.25
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