Nathan Burton serves as Co-Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers for Troy University's Football program in Troy, Alabama. Troy linebackers have earned All-Sun Belt honors in both his seasons, including Jordan Stringer’s first team selection in 2025 after he finished the year as one of just six players in the country to record at least 120 tackles and 11 tackles for loss. Stringer recorded 123 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and four pass break ups.
Troy ranked third nationally with five defensive touchdowns, 26th in red zone defense (77.8 percent), 22nd in sacks (2.64) and 33rd in tackles for loss (6.2) as the Trojans won the Sun Belt West Division title and played in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl. In his inaugural campaign, Brendan Jackson led all Sun Belt linebackers with 16 tackles for loss, ranking third overall in the league, while Stringer added 7.5 from his weakside linebacker position. The pair finished with identical tackle totals, to finish tied for 15th in the league and both earned All-Sun Belt honors.
