NFL Records
Leon Burns is a running back who played college football at Long Beach State. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 1st round (13th overall pick) of the 1971 NFL Draft. As a first-round selection, Leon Burns was considered one of the top prospects in the 1971 NFL Draft class.
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Draft Class Context
Leon Burns was the 5th of 26 RBs selected in the 1971 draft. The 13th overall pick has been used 56 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Tony Gonzalez in 1997, who played 243 games. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.