Jermaine Burton Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Mon, May 6th 2024, 11:43am EDT

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.