Burton's Cruz Burton Nominated for NFL Flag Player of the Year
Burton's Cruz Burton has been named one of five boys finalists for the 2026 NFL Flag Players of the Year Presented by Toyota. The honor recognizes young athletes who demonstrate exceptional character and skills on the field.
What Comes Next
One boy and one girl will be named the overall winners in January and recognized at NFL Honors, a primetime awards special set to air on Netflix during the week of Super Bowl LXI. Burton's selection adds to a run of student recognitions from the region this year, including a Robbinsville High School student's Coca-Cola scholarship announced earlier this year.
Recent Form
Burton is currently 17th in League One, with 50 goals scored and 60 conceded (-10 goal difference). They are 49 points behind leaders Lincoln and have been unbeaten in their last 5 matches, with a recent form of 0W-5D-0L (DDDDD, most recent first).
Next Fixture
Burton will face Leicester away on August 22, looking to continue their unbeaten streak. With Cruz Burton's nomination for the NFL Flag Player of the Year, the team is gaining recognition for their skills and character on the field.
Image Prompt
A photorealistic image of an anonymous Burton player, aged 20-25, wearing a blue jersey and white shorts, with a floodlight rim light and a 85mm f/1.4 lens, capturing a tight action crop of the player's face and hands as they hold a flag football.
