Derwin Burgess Jr.

WR • 5'11" • 190 lbs • Riverdale, GA, USA

Vertical playmakerExplosive finisher

Derwin Burgess Jr. reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Usage / Role

32%

Rotational offensive role

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Impact Production

Solid production for a receiver

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Reliability

Reliable weekly contributor

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Star Power

Limited ceiling signals so far

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Career Arc

Value trend by season

Best season by Season Value: 2023 Postseason · Georgia Southern

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Snapshot

Career Teams: 1
Unique Seasons: 4
Program Path: Georgia Southern
Peak Game: Peak game by takeover score: Texas State

Player Story

Derwin Burgess Jr. built his college career from 2021 through 2024 as a wide receiver from Riverdale, GA wearing No. 2, spending time with Georgia Southern. The clearest part of Derwin Burgess Jr.'s career was his...

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Recruit Profile

Class 2026 · Rating 0.8456

Greene County · Eutaw, AL

Committed To: Troy
Commit Date: Jan 1, 2026

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Derwin Burgess Jr. quick answers

Latest team and position: Georgia Southern · WR
Career Receiving Yards: 2,500
Tracked sample: 4 unique seasons · 6 entries · 43 games
Best season: 2023 Postseason · Georgia Southern
Top game: Texas State
Recruit profile: 3-star · Greene County · Troy
High school pipeline: Greene County · 3 FBS recruits · 0 drafted players
Latest roster: No. 2 · Senior
2024 Receiving yards rank: 659 receiving yards · WR 132nd (top 13%) · Sun Belt 12th (top 6%) · National 141st (top 7%)

Derwin Burgess Jr. played WR for Georgia Southern. Across 4 tracked seasons, Derwin Burgess Jr. recorded 14 rushing yards, 2,500 receiving yards, and 5 tackles. His top tracked season came in 2022 with Georgia Southern.

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