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Jermaine Burton 2024 Outlook: Burton Has The Potential To Be Fantasy Football's Next Surprise Rookie
7 months agoIt was rumored that Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jermaine Burton would fall in the 2024 NFL Draft due to reported character concerns. Ultimately, Cincinnati took a chance and selected him in the third round. After Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, and Malik Nabers, Burton is arguably the next-best receiver in this draft class. Tee Higgins' current status with the Bengals is murky. He's under the franchise tag and reportedly there have been no talks about a contract extension. Higgins has also requested a trade and has not yet signed his franchise tender. There's a remote possibility Burton enters the year as the Bengals' WR2. More than likely though, he will be relegated to WR3 duties in 2024. If Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase are healthy for the entire season, then it's hard to envision a big role for Burton. However, if either misses extended action, the rookie is next in line. He's talented enough to make a difference on fantasy rosters if he's given a chance. With a National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC) average draft position (ADP) of 248.85, Burton can be selected as a last-round flier or left undrafted altogether. Fantasy managers will need to act fast if injuries strike the depth chart as Burton has the potential to make an immediate impact with extended playing time.
