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2015 NFL Draft results: Lions pick Michael Burton

With their fifth pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and the 168th overall selection, the Detroit Lions have selected Rutgers fullback Michael Burton.

Given the position, this pick is a bit of a surprise, but this is yet another sign that the Lions really want to improve their running game. That was evident with their first two picks in this year's draft -- a left guard and a running back -- and now they have added yet another blocker to their offense.

At Rutgers, Burton only ran the ball 22 times for 116 yards in four seasons.