Derwin Burgess Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia Southern Eagles | FOX Sports

Scores again Burgess reeled in 5 of 8 targets for 52 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-14 win against James Madison.

Impact Burgess found the end zone for the third time in four games, connecting with JC French on a five-yard pass in the second quarter. Burgess has been targeted 61 times this season, but he's caught just 31 of those passes for 381 yards and three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Season-best day Burgess hauled in 7 of 14 targets for 84 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-23 win versus Marshall.

Impact Burgess set season highs in targets and catches while tallying his second most receiving yards. Through six games, Burgess has caught 26 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team's only touchdown Burgess totaled five receptions (on six targets) for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-13 loss versus Mississippi.

Impact Burgess paced Georgia Southern in receptions and receiving yards Saturday, and reeled in a trick-play pass from running back OJ Arnold. Through four games, Burgess has caught 15 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted 10 times Burgess. recorded five receptions (on 10 targets) for 52 yards during Saturday's 20-17 win against Nevada.

Impact Burgess topped Georgia Southern in targets for a second straight week, but could only come down with five receptions. Through two games, Burgess has nine catches for 145 yards and no touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted 10 times Burgess. recorded five receptions (on 10 targets) for 52 yards during Saturday's 20-17 win against Nevada.

Impact Burgess topped Georgia Southern in targets for a second straight week, but could only come down with five receptions. Through two games, Burgess has nine catches for 145 yards and no touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nears century mark Burgess had four receptions (on nine targets) for 93 yards during Saturday's 56-45 defeat to Boise State.

Impact Although Burgess tied with Dalen Cobb for the team lead in receptions, he paced Georgia Southern in targets and receiving yards. Half of Burgess' 93 yards came on one play when he connected with JC French on a 48-yard completion. After leading the country in pass attempts in 2023, the Eagles attempted 50 passes during Saturday's shootout, so there should be plenty of volume for Burgess as the team's top wideout.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Takes on lead role Burgess compiled seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 73 yards during Saturday's 20-17 defeat to Old Dominion.

Impact Burgess paced Georgia Southern in targets, receptions and receiving yards Saturday. However, he was unable to come down with Davis Brin's lone touchdown pass. Through 11 games, Burgess has 66 receptions for 590 yards and five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commands 14 targets Burgess caught 8 of 14 targets for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-33 loss to Marshall.

Impact Burgess benefitted from Davis Brin attempting 54 passes Saturday, seeing 14 balls thrown his way. Though he came down with eight catches, Burgess only had 63 receiving yards and logged his fifth touchdown of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds paydirt against ULM Burgess gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 72 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-28 win against Louisiana-Monroe.

Impact Burgess linked up with Davis Brin for a 52-yard touchdown score in the first quarter, but he was relatively quiet outside of the explosive play. After tallying six or more catches in each of his first five games this season, Burgess has logged back-to-back games with four receptions.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE