James Burgess Jr. is a long, ball-hawking CB who turned Alabama State into a problem for quarterbacks
In the 2024 season, James Burgess Jr. starred for Alabama State with 53 tackles, 10 pass breakups, four interceptions, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery, earning First-Team All-SWAC and national All-American recognition.[4][8][13] At 6-foot-3, he brings rare length, physical coverage, and real playmaking juice—he was targeted 37 times and allowed only nine catches in man coverage, which is the kind of sticky, disruptive profile teams drool over.[8][13] He looks like a fit for a defense that wants a tall boundary corner who can challenge throws, finish plays, and isn’t afraid of the moment.
