NFL draft injury analysis: Jager Burton, C - Kentucky

This offseason, the Lions signed Cade Mays to be the starter at center. For his backup, picking one up late in the draft might be a good idea. Jager Burton projects to be available in the later rounds and could be a good choice for the Lions with his low-moderate medical concern level.

Here is the excerpt of my medical report on Burton : (Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.

com . ) Jager Burton, C (24) - Kentucky Projected round 5-7. Mocked to Lions in 6th round by Jeff Risdon.

Concern level 3/10 2025: 12/12 games 2024: 10/12 games. Missed 2 games with leg injury. 2023: 12/13 games.