Jermaine Burton invited to NFLPA Rookie Premiere.
The annual event showcases some of the NFL’s biggest young names.
The Cincinnati Bengals will be represented at this year’s NFLPA Rookie Premiere, but it won’t be their first or second-round choice.
Instead, it will be third-round draft choice Jermaine Burton who makes his way to Los Angeles on May 16-19 for the event, which showcases some of the NFL’s biggest young names.
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Here’s the list from NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo.
The NFLPA invited 40 players to its annual rookie premiere in Los Angeles from May 16-19. A list provided by the union to teams of players invited, which includes the top 4 draft picks from Caleb Williams to Marvin Harrison Jr. pic.twitter.com/2zOWBqmyGr
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 9, 2024
You’ll notice that the strong majority of names on this list are skill players from the offensive side of the ball. Only one offensive/defensive lineman made the list.
Last year, fifth-round running back Chase Brown was the lone Bengal invited to the event,
Here’s how the NFLPA describes the event:
“One of the most valuable opportunities available to NFLPA partners as it’s the first point of contact to connect directly with professional football’s most promising and marketable young players—at a single unique event—to build content and relationships for the season and beyond.”
While he may not have been the Bengals’ top draft choice, it’s pretty clear that Burton possesses the kind of talent that could make him one of the biggest steals of the 2024 NFL Draft.
“One of the most valuable opportunities available to NFLPA partners as it’s the first point of contact to connect directly with professional football’s most promising and marketable young players—at a single unique event—to build content and relationships for the season and beyond.”
While he may not have been the Bengals’ top draft choice, it’s pretty clear that Burton possesses the kind of talent that could make him one of the biggest steals of the 2024 NFL Draft.
