A 2024 third-round draft pick out of the University of Alabama, Burton played in 14 games with one start in his rookie season ... He caught four passes for 107 yards, with two of his grabs going for over 40 yards ... He also contributed in the kick return game, running back 13 kickoffs for 378 yards (29.1 average) ... Spent final two collegiate seasons (2022-23) at Alabama, after beginning career at the University of Georgia ('20-21) ... In 2023, he led the Southeastern Conference and ranked sixth in the NCAA in yards per reception (20.5) ... Totaled 79 catches for 1475 yards and 15 TDs with four 100-yard receiving games during two-year stint with the Crimson Tide ... Has spent each offseason since 2020 being trained by former Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh in Southern California.
Selected by Cincinnati in third round of NFL Draft (80th overall) on 4-26-24 ... Signed with Bengals on 5-14-24.
2024—Played in 14 games with one start as a rookie ... Inactive for three games (Games 6, 9 and 17) ... Caught four passes for 107 yards, and returned 13 kickoffs for 378 yards (29.1 average) ... Made NFL debut on Sept. 8 vs. New England, lining up for four offensive snaps ... First career reception was 47-yard catch in third quarter on Sept. 15 at Kansas City; play started Bengals go-ahead TD drive ... Brought in 41-yard deep pass from QB Joe Burrow in second quarter on Oct. 27 vs. Philadelphia ... Made first career start on Nov. 7 at Baltimore, and caught 11-yard pass to convert third down and set up first-and-goal late in second quarter ... Had a 36-yard KOR and an eight-yard catch on Nov. 17 at the L.A. Chargers ... Returned five kicks for 146 yards on Dec. 1 vs. Pittsburgh, including season-long 38-yarder in second quarter ... Had three KORs for 98 yards on Dec. 28 vs. Denver, including season-long-tying 38-yarder in third quarter that set up Bengals TD drive.
Spent two seasons (2020-21) at Georgia and two seasons ('22-23) at Alabama ... Played in 26 games with 24 starts for Alabama, and caught 79 passes for 1475 yards and 15 TDs ... In 2023, led SEC and ranked sixth national in yards per reception (20.5), while leading team in receiving yards (798) and receiving TDs (eight) ... Played in 24 games with 15 starts for Georgia ... Caught 26 passes for 497 yards and five TDs in 2021, helping Georgia win national championship ... Had 18-yard TD catch in 2021 title game vs. Alabama.
Hometown is Atlanta, Ga. ... Spent first two years of high school at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., then moved to Calabasas, Calif., where he spent final two years at Calabasas High School ... As a junior at Calabasas, he caught 40 passes for 863 yards and 14 TDs, averaging 71.9 yards per game and team-high 21.6 yards per reception ... Participated in 2020 Under Armour All-America Game ... Communications major at Alabama ... In 2020, he developed a relationship with former Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who has since served as a trainer and mentor.
Last Updated February 2025
