Ron Burton is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League and the current defensive line coach for Michigan State Spartans football. Previously during his ten seasons as the DL Coach for Air Force Football, Burton developed some of the school's best defensive linemen. 2011's inexperienced group at the beginning of the season became a strength with multiple freshmen playing significant snaps. In 2010, he led Rick Ricketts to an all-conference year and defensive most valuable player honors in the Independence Bowl. In 2009, Burton led senior Ben Garland to all-conference honors and a free agent signing with the Denver Broncos in the NFL . In 2007, defensive end Jake Paulson was a first-team all-conference choice. Prior to coming to the Academy, Burton was the defensive line coach at Grand Valley State Lakers football and helped the school to the NCAA Division II national championship in 2002, the first in school history. GVSU was a perfect 14-0 in Burton's first season at the school. 

May 2nd, 1964 in (Age 60)