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Jermaine Burton

Jermaine Demetrius Burton is an American professional football wide receiver.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jermaine Demetrius Burton is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide before being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft. Burton is currently an active player in the National Football League.

Early life

Burton was born on June 28, 2001, in the United States. Public player bios list Calabasas, California, as his hometown.

College career

Burton played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and later the Alabama Crimson Tide. His college career led to NFL draft interest in 2024.

Professional career

Burton was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft, selected with the 80th overall pick. NFL and ESPN player pages identify him as an active Bengals wide receiver wearing number 81. Stat sources show limited early-career NFL receiving production.

Player profile

Listed measurements on major player databases place Burton at roughly 6 feet tall and about 204 pounds. He is described as a wide receiver.

Key facts

  • Jermaine Burton is a wide receiver in the National Football League.
  • He was born on June 28, 2001.
  • He played college football at Georgia and Alabama.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals selected him with the 80th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
  • Public player profiles list him at about 6 feet tall and around 204 pounds.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jermaine Burton?
Jermaine Burton is an American professional football wide receiver who has played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Which college teams did he play for?
He played college football for Georgia and Alabama.
When was he drafted?
He was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft, 80th overall, by Cincinnati.
What position does he play?
He plays wide receiver.
How old is he?
He was born on June 28, 2001.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jermaine_Burton
    Supports: Full name, birth date, college teams, and 2024 NFL draft selection.
  2. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/jermaine-burton/
    Supports: Player position, team, listed measurements, college, hometown, and active roster information.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/4429033/jermaine-burton
    Supports: Team, position, college, birth date, draft information, and active status.
  4. Pro Football Reference — https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurtJe01.htm
    Supports: Birth date, height, weight, and career NFL receiving statistics.
  5. Spotrac — https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/90412/jermaine-burton
    Supports: Draft round and pick number, contract signing, and team transaction history.