Jermaine Burton

Jermaine Burton's collegiate career took a notable turn during his senior year at Alabama, achieving a 30% dominator rating at 22 years old. Initially at Georgia, Burton showed promise, posting a 19% dominator rating in his first year at Alabama with 677 yards and 7 TDs, after a competitive stint at Georgia where he battled for targets with players like George Pickens and Brock Bowers. His standout traits include a significant downfield role, evidenced by a 20.2 average depth of target (aDOT) - third highest in the FBS in 2023 - and excellent efficiency, leading all WRs in the 2024 class in yards per route run with zero drops. Drafted by the Bengals in the third round, Burton is poised for a rising stock, especially with speculation around Tee Higgins' future with the team. Despite concerns over occasional off-field issues, Burton's explosive skill set and the opportunity in Cincinnati's passing game could make him a key player to watch, assuming he navigates his professional landscape effectively.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected WR Jermaine Burton with the No. 80 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

The Bengals select Burton out of Alabama with trade rumors around Tee Higgins continuing. If Higgins is eventually moved, Burton could play his way into an immediate role alongside Ja'Marr Chase.