5Ryder Burton
QB · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
West Virginia → UAB
West Virginia → UABCurrent depth chart
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Bio
Ryder Burton is a quarterback for UAB who transferred from West Virginia. The 6'2", 200-pound Springville, Utah native redshirted at BYU in 2023 after enrolling mid-year. He saw no action at West Virginia in 2024 before joining the Blazers. In 2025, Burton appeared in nine games and made two starts. Against No. 22 Memphis on 10/18, he completed 20 of 27 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-24 win, earning Manning Star of the Week honors. Across the season, he completed 62 of 98 passes for 708 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions while also rushing 32 times for -4 yards and two scores. From Springville · Springville, UT.
Ryder Burton started 2 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 9. He took the snap on 23% of his team's offensive plays.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'2"Weight200 lbHometownSpringville, UTHigh schoolSpringvilleRecruiting3 · No. 1564 national · 2023 classConferenceAmerican AthleticPrevious schoolWest VirginiaTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Passing
18/31
CMP/ATT
219
YDS
1
TD
1
INT
Rushing
12
CAR
38
YDS
1
TD
Advanced
10.1
ADOT
304
AIR YDS
4.5
YAC/CMP
3.3
LINE YDS
1.3
EXPLOSIVE
36%
RUSH SUCC
48%
PASS SUCC
53%
USAGE
Career path
SPRINGVILLESpringville, UT
BYU2023
WEST VIRGINIA2024
UAB2025 — present
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