Burford entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick (134th overall) out of UTSA in 2022, signing with the 49ers. He made an immediate impact as a rookie, transitioning smoothly from the collegiate level and earning a starting role in 16 games during his first NFL season with the 49ers.
During the 2025 season, Burford was placed on injured reserve on September 20 due to a hamstring injury. He was activated on November 1, finishing the season with 11 game appearances, including nine starts.
Across four NFL seasons, Burford has appeared in 56 games with 38 starts.
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
49ers vs. Raiders Week 9 kickoff time changed
Fans planning to attend the Week 9 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium should note a slight kickoff time change. The NFL has pushed kickoff back 20 minutes, from 1:05 p.m. PT to 1:25 p.m. PT. Week 9 Update ⏰@budlight | #FTTB... -
Report: 'High level of optimism' 49ers DE Nick Bosa returns in Week 9 vs. Raiders
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has missed the last four games with a calf injury. He has not participated in either of the team's first two practices this week as the 49ers prepare for Sunday's road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Although the 49ers have not... -
Former 49ers running back arrested after police chase
According to the New York Post, former San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams was arrested in West Hollywood on Wednesday after reportedly leading authorities on a chase. 49ers fans may remember Williams as a member of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle... -
Deommodore Lenoir has strong message for former 49ers star Terrell Owens
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir had a strong response to former 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens after the Hall of Famer claimed he could replicate what veteran wide receiver Mike Evans has been doing on the field this...