According to ESPN Twin Cities, Stephen Burton, a 7th round pick in 2011, has been impressing when given 1st team reps in OTAs. Percy Harvin has missed some practice time after shoulder surgery and, while it won’t cause him to miss any games, it has allowed Stephen Burton to get 1st team reps opposite Michael Jenkins. An athletic player who ran a 4.44 at 6-1 224 at his Pro Day last offseason, Burton seems to be living up to his natural abilities.
Harvin will be back soon, but with Jerome Simpson starting the season with a 3 game suspension, Burton could start the season 3rd on the depth chart ahead of Devin Aromashodu or even 2nd ahead of Michael Jenkins, if he continues to impress. Simpson will start opposite Percy Harvin when he returns, but Burton could end up coming in on 3-wide receiver sets, where Harvin moves to the slot. Simpson is only on a one year deal, so Burton is a name to know for the future.
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