Caleb Burton
Caleb Burton
Moves the chains on third down. Ohio State to Auburn — the move that set up everything since. The receipt on tape: 49 rec yds, 2 receptions against Alabama A&M, Week 1, 2024.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- portal record
- game log
How it ended
Two seasons at Auburn, 275 receiving yards — his college career is complete.
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Alex Golesh
Career stats
How he plays
Play style
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
CFB Index positional classification
DNA match
Player DNA
Possession Receiver
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
His 2023 production profile sits closest to Christian Forde’s 2021 season.
Matches Christian on
Differs from Christian on
Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a freshman, his production profile tracks closest to Jayon Farrar's freshman season at Fresno State (2025).
Matches Jayon on
Differs from Jayon on
Development
Development Trajectory · receiving yards
2023–2024-78%
Sharp dropoff (-78%) — career inflection point.