Jermaine Burton lands with intriguing team in 3rd round of NFL Draft
Jermaine Burton is off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft, landing with an intriguing AFC North team to begin his NFL journey!
In the 3rd round, the Cincinnati Bengals made the move to grab the former Alabama and Georgia star with the 80th overall pick. Burton was far from the top group of receivers selected in the draft with 7 WRs going in Thursday’s first round. However, he may have found the best situation possible.
The Bengals recently let veteran Tyler Boyd hit free agency, and fellow receiver Tee Higgins is currently on the roster but has requested a trade. In Burton, the Bengals found a young receiver at a decent slot to pair with Ja’Marr Chase, the electric former LSU star who remains the top option in the passing game.
Cincinnati is also looking for more explosive plays on offense and pieces to work with quarterback Joe Burrow. That’s an area where Burton can step in and shine.
This past season, Burton averaged 20.5 yards per catch with 8 touchdowns for the Crimson Tide, showcasing his regular ability to break the big play. For his career, Burton averaged 18 yards per catch.
While there was never a chance for Burton to come off the board alongside the ranks of Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze, he lands with a great fit and will have a great opportunity to make an immediate impact to begin his NFL career.
I remember him crying just before Reichard wide right.
1 win in 15 years lol.
This was the dumbest transfer portal decision ever. Burton didn’t accomplish anything Alabama. Burton’s has better film at Georgia. At least he has a natty ring, but it’s not from Alabama.
I see the dumb get dumber in reference to you dummy Doug. If he would have stayed at Ga he wouldn’t even be drafted you clown his transfer year he would have had little playing time at GA dummy.
Seems like a natural fit for Baltimore given their history of hitting women. He could be the next Ray Rice
Second
Cincinnati, not Baltimore.
Same thing
He runs his mouth too much. He best keep his mouth shut and work or it will be a short stay in the NFL.
Burton has some maturity issues but in the NFL those will either be toned-down or he will be in the regular job market after a couple year in the NFL. Lots of luck in the NFL Jermaine.
Burton realized he was too talented and went to Crimson Tide and boy it paid off. We’ll done young man!
Burton decided he didn’t want to win another National Championship and did not want to be held accountable for bad behavior so he went to Alabama and boy did it pay off.
Ol bandwagon strikes again
Are you saying Burton went to Alabama to keep Georgia from a 3-peat? Well, he certainly succeeded in that goal. Got an SEC championship as well.