Joe Burrow on NFL Draft: I Want to Go to Team 'Committed to Winning Super Bowls'

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow said Friday during an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show his main hope for the 2020 NFL draft is landing with a team "committed to winning Super Bowls."

Burrow, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is the early favorite to become the first overall pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in April's draft.

"You want to go No. 1," he said. "But you also want to go to a great organization that is committed to winning. Committed to winning Super Bowls."

Although the comment likely isn't a direct shot at the Bengals, it's worth noting the franchise is still searching for its first Super Bowl championship after 50 years of existence.

Burrow could be the player to finally lead Cincinnati to the promised land should he build off his unexpectedly outstanding final year at LSU. He entered the season as a fringe draft prospect before putting together one of the best seasons in college football history.

The 23-year-old Iowa native completed 76.3 percent of his throws for 5,671 yards with 60 touchdowns and six interceptions in 15 games. He added 368 rushing yards and five scores on the ground as the Tigers completed an undefeated run to the College Football Playoff national championship.

Although it was a stunning uptick in production after throwing just 16 touchdowns in 13 games during the 2018 season, Burrow wasn't surprised by his own success.

"I always kind of knew it," he told reporters in September before Burrow mania reached a fever pitch. "I think everybody's starting to see it a little bit."

The transition from college to the NFL isn't an easy one for quarterbacks, though. The last three Heisman Trophy winners are a testament to that.

The Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson spent most of his rookie year as a reserve before emerging as the MVP favorite this season. The Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield has 35 interceptions through two years. The Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray ranked 21st in passer rating during his debut campaign.

Burrow, if he does end up with the Bengals, will join a roster in need of ample upgrades before they return to playoff, and eventually title, conversations. It ensures there will be some growing pains along the way, especially if he's a Day 1 starter.

Getting a quarterback in place is the most important piece of the puzzle, though. The LSU quarterback can fill that crucial void for Cincinnati.