The Philadelphia Stars re-signed offensive lineman Jacob Burton on Thursday night. Jacob Burton is six foot six and weighs 312 pounds.
The 25-year-old from Alpine, California, played nine games at right tackle and right guard for the Stars in 2023. The Stars’ offense ranked third in passing (213.3 yards per game), finished last in rushing (77 yards per game), 20 touchdowns, and allowed a league-high 29 sacks.
The Stars drafted Burton in the seventh round (55th pick) of the 2022 USFL Draft. Burton played a key role for the Stars in 2022 playing nine games, of which eight were starts.
The Stars’ offense ranked sixth in passing (184 yards per game), fifth in rushing (103.4 yards per game), and 31 touchdowns when the Stars reached the 2022 USFL Championship Game against the Birmingham Stallions.
Before Philadelphia, Burton was with the New York Giants in 2021. Collegiately, Burton played three seasons at UCLA (2017-19) playing 29 games at right tackle for the Bruins. In 2020, he transferred to Baylor and played eight games at right guard for the Bears.
