Bills invite highly-touted former college standout in a low-risk, high-reward move that has fans talking just hours after the 2026 NFL Draft ended
The Buffalo Bills have reportedly extended an invitation to former third-round pick and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton. He’s a 24-year-old former Alabama standout who is looking for another chance in the league. Buffalo is giving him a shot; now it’s all up to Burton.
There are more than a handful of red flags surrounding wide receiver Jermaine Burton. But as much as that is true, it’s also true that his talent is off the charts. Burton is his own worst enemy throughout his brief NFL career.
He just hasn’t been able to put it all together. Burton was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round (80th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a highly touted wide receiver coming out of Alabama, who was viewed as having high upside.
There were also some pre-draft character concerns. Nevertheless, Burton is getting another shot at his NFL dream after things didn’t work out with the Bengals. It’s been reported that Burton will take part in the Bills’ rookie minicamp as he attempts to get back into the league.
As Jordan Schultz reported, the wide receiver is just 24 years old. He’ll get his chance with the Bills. Sources: Former #Bengals third-round WR Jermaine Burton will take part in the #Bills ' rookie minicamp as he attempts to get back into the league.