Northwestern Wildcats#70 · OL Leighton Burbach
57 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-8
- Weight
- 280 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Norfolk, NE
Leighton Burbach is an OL (#70) for Northwestern, from Norfolk, NE.
Skill profile
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 8
Frame 14
Experience 6
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Season stats for Leighton Burbach appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowNorthwestern OL: #70
- ClassFreshman
- HometownNorfolk, NE
Leighton Burbach: Northwestern OL profile and stats
Leighton Burbach is a OL (#70) for Northwestern, from Norfolk, NE. This profile tracks Leighton Burbach's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Northwestern roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Northwestern sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Leighton Burbach in the news
All newsPreviewBall State at Northwestern: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Ball State visits Northwestern at Ryan Field. Kickoff is 12:30 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapNorthwestern beat Penn State 34-13 (Week 5, 2026)Northwestern beat Penn State 34-13 at Ryan Field. Now Northwestern is 3-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Penn State is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-02RecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Leighton Burbach play for?
Leighton Burbach plays for Northwestern, wearing #70 at OL.
What position does Leighton Burbach play?
Leighton Burbach is a OL for Northwestern.
How tall is Leighton Burbach?
Leighton Burbach is 6-8 and weighs 280 lb.
What year is Leighton Burbach in?
Leighton Burbach is listed as a freshman on the Northwestern roster.
Where is Leighton Burbach from?
Leighton Burbach is from Norfolk, NE.