History of Jermaine Burton in Timeline
Jermaine Demetrius Burton is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at both the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama, notably winning the 2021 national championship with the Georgia Bulldogs.
June 28, 2001: Birth of Jermaine Burton
Jermaine Demetrius Burton was born on June 28, 2001.
2020: Under Armour All-America Game and Commitment to Georgia
In 2020, Jermaine Burton was selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game. As a four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.
2020: Freshman Season at Georgia
In 2020, as a true freshman at the University of Georgia, Jermaine Burton played in 10 games, recording 27 receptions for 404 yards and three touchdowns.
2021: Sophomore Season at Georgia
As a sophomore at the University of Georgia in 2021, Jermaine Burton played in 12 games, accumulating 26 receptions for 497 yards and five touchdowns.
2021: National Championship with Georgia
Jermaine Burton won the National Championship with the University of Georgia in 2021.
January 2022: Transfer to Alabama
Jermaine Burton announced his transfer to the University of Alabama in January 2022 to play for the Crimson Tide.
2024: Drafted by Cincinnati Bengals
In 2024, Jermaine Burton was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round (80th overall) of the NFL draft.
2024: Declaration for the NFL Draft
Jermaine Burton declared for the 2024 NFL Draft after leading Alabama with 798 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. At the conclusion of the 2022 game against Tennessee, he struck a female Tennessee fan in the head as Tennessee fans rushed the field.