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Jermaine Burton’s absence from the pre-season practice might have raised concerns about his well-being, but he still tends to have a skin in the game. Yet to make his debut appearance in the ongoing season, the Atlanta native secured solid numbers during his rookie season. With 107 yards covered from the four receptions, he turned out to be a valuable pick for the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are all the details about the 24-year-old’s ongoing contract, his current net worth, and more.
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What is Jermaine Burton’s Net Worth?
Jermaine Burton’s current net worth is $5,820,896, as reported by Salary Sport. Emerging from Atlanta, Georgia, the 2001-born wide receiver signed an official contract with the Cincinnati Bengals as part of their 2024 draft. With a 26.8 average, the No. 80 pick emerges from the University of Alabama, standing 6’0 ft tall and weighing approximately 197lbs. His past experiences include playing college football for the Georgia Bulldogs (2020–2021) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (2022–2023).
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Jermaine Burton’s Contract Breakdown
Jermaine Burton’s current deal with the Cincinnati Bengals is valued at around $1,848,380. Signed on May 14, 2024, the deal packs a base salary of $795,000 with a $1,053,380 worth of signing bonus. The standard rookie deal represented by the Athletes First is expected to last till the 2027 season (4 years).
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Breakdown:
Base: $795,000
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Signing: $1,053,380
Total: $1,848,380
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What is Jermaine Burton’s salary?
Under the Cincinnati Bengals, Jermaine Burton is expected to earn a total annual amount of $795,000 as salaries. Here are all the details of his current and future payouts:
Team | Year | Salary | Bonuses |
Cincinnati Bengals | 2024 | $795,000 | $1,053,380 |
Cincinnati Bengals | 2025 | $1,059,586 | – |
Jermaine Burton’s Career Earnings
As of the current season, Jermaine Burton holds a total career earnings of $3,053,347. According to OverTheCap and PlayerProfiler, Burton has earned nearly $1.85 million by the end of the 2024 season and is expected to make the full $5.82 million if he completes his rookie contract through 2027. He is represented by Athletes First, and his deal aligns with the standard pay scale for third-round draft selections.
A Look at Jermaine Burton’s College and Professional Career
Jermaine Burton kicked off his football journey at Calabasas High School in California. His participation valued him as a four-star recruit and later earned him an opportunity for the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game. The 24-year-old committed to the University of Georgia, where he joined the Bulldogs as a freshman. His debut season saw notable potential with 27 receptions for 404 yards and three touchdowns.
Alabama players still available for the draft:
Kool Aid Mckinstry – CB
Jermaine Burton – WR
Chris Braswell – EDGE
Jase McClellan – RB
Will Reichard – K
Justin Edoigbe – DT
Darrion Dalcourt – OT
Jaylen Key – CB pic.twitter.com/mhV6M68S31— Squid_Tha_Goat (@Jesus_Tha_Goat) April 26, 2024
Burton’s performance graph consistently rose in his sophomore year (2021), where he led Georgia’s wide receivers with 26 catches for 497 yards and five touchdowns. His overall performance included a career-long 73-yard reception against UAB.
The wide receiver was later transferred to the University of Alabama in 2022. Joining the Crimson Tide for two seasons(2022–2023), he secured notable results, including 79 receptions for 1,475 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also attained a career-high 798 receiving yards and eight touchdowns amid a 107-yard game against Auburn.
The list of his achievements in the college football journey also knows no bounds. He won the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship with Georgia, adding more weight to his shining portfolio. The multiple 100-yard receiving games led to his selection by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round (80th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. His rookie season with the Bengals saw 4 receptions for 107 yards, along with a 41-yard catch in Week 2 against Kansas City.
A look at Jermaine Burton’s Brand Endorsements
Besides transitioning from college football to a professional WR, Jermaine Burton got involved in several brand partnerships through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. He had active endorsements with Six Star Pro Nutrition, Life+STYLE by Laura, and Yea Alabama. These collaborations comprehensively contributed to an estimated NIL valuation of $90,000, along with an overall annual roster value of $189,000, according to On3.com.
Facilitated by the NIL collective for Alabama Crimson Tide student-athletes, his partnership with Six Star Pro Nutrition involved a detox campaign encouraging athletes to maintain distance from their phones and social media during training. Life+STYLE by Laura later assisted Burton in maintaining his fashion sense off the field, an aspect widely discussed among enthusiasts.
Six Star Pro Nutrition | 2022 | Promoted detox/athlete wellness campaign; part of NIL deal (~$30k–$40k) |
Life+STYLE by Laura | 2022 | Fashion and lifestyle NIL partnership (~$20k–$30k) |
Yea Alabama (Alabama NIL Coll.) | 2022 | Facilitated endorsements for Alabama athletes (~$40k) |
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While Burton is yet to make his debut appearance in the ongoing season, an update on his injury is still awaited. The 24-year-old stepped forward to clarify doubts surrounding his absence from the pre-season playoffs, making it clear that it was because of an ongoing physical issue.
“To be clear—my absence was DUE TO INJURY, not for any other reason. Any suggestion otherwise is simply untrue. I take my role with the Bengals and my preparation for this season seriously, and I am focused on recovering and getting back on the field as soon as possible,” he said, in a social statement released in August 2025.
With 2 wins and 4 losses so far, the Cincinnati Bengals are now expected to compete against the AFC North lead Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, Oct. 17th. However, Burton’s participation in the game is yet to be confirmed.
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