Ron Burton

Ronald Leon Burton (born May 2, 1964) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Phoenix Cardinals and Los Angeles Raiders. He most recently was the defensive tackles coach for Michigan State University. He played college football at the University of North Carolina. Early years Burton attended Highland Springs High School, where he was an all-state, all-district and all-region selection as an outside linebacker. He was named the prep player of the year in 1982. He also practiced basketball. College career Burton accepted a football scholarship from the University of North Carolina. He was a four-year letterman at defensive end (1982–86) and made three bowl appearances. He became a starter as a junior. He was named the team's captain and best defensive lineman as a senior in 1986. His eight sacks during the season at the time tied him for seventh on the school's single-season record list.