The Cincinnati Bengals got an elite talent in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton with the 80th overall pick. Burton adds a lot of talent to a wide receiver room that already boasts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Character concerns may have led to Burton falling, but his potential has never been questioned. Burton has the ability to play both outside and in the slot effectively and has some of the strongest hands in the draft.
On the PFF NFL Podcast, Steve Palazzolo called Burton the most important pick in the draft.