CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said the team was comfortable with drafting former Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton despite off-field concerns.
In 2022, Burton was seen on video striking a female fan in the head during a field storming after Alabama's loss at Tennessee. While Burton was never reprimanded, he did come under scrutiny for the incident.
Following his selection, Taylor said the team got to know Burton through the pre-draft process and felt "really good about the pick."
"We did our research on all these guys that we've talked to and made sure we're aware of every incident they've been a part of," Taylor said.