Deante Wayne Burton (born July 12, 1994) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent.
Burton attended Manhattan High School, where he was a two-way player at wide receiver and cornerback.
He also received first-team All-Centennial League and All-state honors for his production at defensive back.
As a sophomore, he was named a starter at wide receiver during the season, posting 17 receptions for 171 yards.
Against West Virginia University, he had 5 catches for 135 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown, while earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honors.
[13] On October 31, 2018, Burton was signed by the Houston Texans off the Falcons practice squad, to provide depth because of injuries.
[16] On November 20, 2019, Burton was signed by the Dallas Cowboys from the Colts practice squad, after cornerback Anthony Brown was placed on the injured reserve list.