Jermaine Burton | Alabama 6’0” 196 lbs. 06/28/2001 (Age 22)
Jermaine Burton was drafted 80th overall by the x, becoming the 13th wide receiver and 80th overall player in the 2024 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
| Year | Games Played | Receptions | Yards | Yards/Catch | TDs |
| 2020 (FR) | 10 | 27 | 404 | 15.0 | 3 |
| 2021 (SO) | 14 | 26 | 497 | 19.1 | 5 |
| 2022 (JR) | 13 | 40 | 677 | 16.9 | 7 |
| 2023 (SR) | 13 | 39 | 798 | 20.5 | 8 |
After two decent seasons at Georgie during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Burton decided to transfer to Alabama, where he took a huge step forward. In 16 games with the Crimson Tide, he hauled in a combined 79 receptions for 1,475 yards and 15 touchdowns. He played a decent role for Georgia en route to their National Title run in 2021. He also finished first on the Alabama team in 2022 and 2023 in receiving yards.
FILM
STRENGTHS
Great deep threat. Often had his way down the field at the college level. Able to adjust to the deep ball and bailed out his quarterback when the throw was off-target down the field. Shows elite burst off the line of scrimmage. Great frame and plays bigger than he is. Has strong hands and can haul in contested catches. Willing to battle and win one-on-one matchups in run-block plays.
WEAKNESSES
Not the best route runner. Needs to show more consistency with that part of his game. Loose hips, which makes his cuts more predictable when he runs inside routes toward the middle of the field. Lacks creativity after the catch, as his YAC numbers aren’t ultra impressive. Although he battles as a blocker, he needs more consistency. Often takes plays off when he’s not the primary option in the passing game.
ATHLETIC TESTING
At the NFL combine, Burton measured in at 6’0” and 196 lbs, which equates to a BMI of 25.6. He ran a solid 4.45-second 40-yard dash (80th percentile), equating to a 98.6-speed score (67th percentile). Burton also displayed a 132.0 burst score (91st percentile) and a college dominator score of 35.4 percent (71st percentile).
Burton shows solid leaping abilities with a 38.5” vertical and a 133” broad jump (third best amongst 30 wide receivers at the NFL Combine). He also showcases promising speed with that 4.45-second 40-yard dash and a 1.53-second 10-yard split. His biggest red flag would be his production, as he never topped 800 receiving yards in each of his four collegiate seasons.
DRAFT ANALYSIS
Rapid Reaction to Draft Capital: Average
Rapid Reaction to Landing Spot: Good
Burton was selected with the 80th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
There have been many trade rumors surrounding Tee Higgins as of late. At the same time, Tyler Boyd is still a free agent. That bodes well for Burton, as he joins a wide receiver room seeking help and joins Ja’Marr Chase.
FANTASY INSIGHTS
I had a late-third/early fourth-round grade on Burton, and he was my 14th-ranked wide receiver. This landing spot makes a lot of sense. If things go south with the Bengals and Higgins, Burton could find himself in a position to be as high as the WR2 for his new club. The odds are that he is a WR3 at best in 2024.
In your rookie drafts, Burton should go somewhere between the latter half of the second round and the middle of the third round. He doesn’t have a tremendously high ceiling but when you join a squad that features Joe Burrow as its quarterback, that immediately helps your fantasy stock. Burton could serve as a decent depth piece for your dynasty team(s).
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