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Among half a dozen Alabama football seniors who could land an invitation to the Reese’s Senior Bowl, none have impressed Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy more than wide receiver Jermaine Burton.
He’s still got a ways to go in evaluating the Crimson Tide’s candidates for the annual all-star game (more on that in a minute), but he’s seen enough of Burton, who transferred to Alabama from Georgia, to know he’s an exciting prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft.
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“Burton’s helped himself the most. Going back to Georgia, you saw the speed as a young guy. Now, he’s a really well-rounded receiver who can get open at all three levels,” Nagy said. “He’s a good route-runner. I think he’s shown more toughness this year in terms of making plays working into traffic, and what sticks out skills-wise is that he has great hands, and is a phenomenal ball tracker. He can find it down the field, and shows really good concentration.”
Burton’s 777 receiving yards lead all Alabama receivers, as do his eight touchdowns, and he’s averaged a whopping 22.2 yards per catch. He’s become a favorite downfield target for quarterback Jalen Milroe, who’s been successful targeting the senior on deep sideline routes against man coverage. Another factor in Burton’s draft profile that scouts will like: a hand measurement of 10-plus inches, which is well above average.
Seniors Malachi Moore, Chris Braswell and Will Reichard are Alabama’s other top candidates for the Senior Bowl, while Jase McClellan and Justin Eboigbe are possibilities as well. But with the recent news that underclassmen can now participate in all-star games, Nagy suddenly has a much deeper…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2023-12-07 15:53:23
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