329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. I mean, he was dominant.". He has nine receptions of at least 48 yards during that time, tied for the most in the Power 5. Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft projects Burks to be taken with the 28th pick by the Green Bay Packers. 13 overall. The Lions are looking to fill the X receiver role either through the draft or free agency this offseason after struggling to maintain a downfield passing attack last season. I cant really say who is the best. Apr 29, 2022 at 02:58 PM. Milum, who was an assistant on the football team, laughed as he recalled that game. "I would say I'm not scared of wild game like some people are," he said. Meet Treylon Burks and Drake London. It was the same size, power and athleticism that he saw on the basketball court, except now he got to see Burks' top-end speed at receiver and his toughness as a safety unafraid to step into the box and make a tackle. His hobby certainly sets him apart. "And he was definitely the most explosive guy on the team," Muldrew said. Even though he. He had no sense of the warning track. As he took the coaches and scouts through the process, he could see their eyes light up. "But if we shoot and miss, there was a good chance Treylon would get the rebound and put it back in. "You're just going out and having a good time and once you release the dogs they go out and they find the hog." Burks told the story of one of his most memorable times he had hunting hogs.. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. A pass is just like getting a rebound to me, he said. After a fabulous final season at Arkansas, Burks was considered one of the. Lunney joked, "There must be something in the water there." His physical attributes werent the only thing that set Burks apart from the rest of the combine field. It was amazing to them.". "In Warren, everybody's humble.". "Really, the coach at Arkansas just wanted to get the ball in my hands any way they could," Burks said. 0:06; Treylon Burks makes catch for 14-yard TD. Mar 2, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas Football player and wide receiver Treylon Burks speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Thankfully, in high school, Hembree said, there were no such rules. Burks is a rare physical specimen and possesses a number of "treasure" traits. Biggest strength: Burks possesses crazy movement skills for a . He also was the punter. Then we come up behind them and tackle them, Burks said Wednesday during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Guys like Penei Sewell, who was just plain mean at Oregon. Hes a deer hunter and a fisherman, but his specific interest is hogs, which he and his family hunt with the help of dogs who wear protective vests to keep them from getting gored by a tusk. Although if Burks runs as well as expected when receivers take the field for the 40-yard dash on Thursday night, that could be far too late to get him. https://t.co/ovFTIKUcpc. London had 88 catches for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He lined up primarily out of the slot at Arkansas, but has the size at 6 feet 3 and 225 pounds to play outside. You have to go out there with dogs, and dogs go out and find them. After watching three of Burks' game tapes against top competition in. native that much more awesome. The rationale was if you take a flier on someone out of state and pull back later there would be little consequence. "They'd never heard of it. Before succumbing to injury, Burks tallied 10 receptions for 129 scoreless yards. For 20 years before joining The Athletic NFL staff, he covered football in the SEC. Jeremiahs latest mock draft has London being selected at No. Burks declared for the draft after a remarkable junior season in Fayetteville, AR. But he doesn't plan on attending the event in Las Vegas. "I bet he averaged 15-16 rebounds a game. He had 15 career collegiate touchdowns, three fewer than Burks. Not a typical answer when Treylon Burks was asked what people find interesting about him: "That I'm country, and how much I like to hunt and fish." enjoys hunting deer, hogs and ducks hunts wild hogs with his dogs and a knife also enjoys hunting with a bow and arrow John Glennon (@glennonsports) April 29, 2022 "That's what's going to make him a great pro.". If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Most kids that age struggled to catch a soft spiral, but Burks was nabbing booming, end-over-end kicks. Of course, Burks' prowess as a receiver is why NFL teams will covet him in next month's draft. INDIANAPOLIS Treylon Burks has some of the best hands of any receiver in this year's NFL draft, and he developed them in the most unique of ways. He'd burn a defensive back in practice and instead of taunting, he would circle back and walk the DB through what he'd done wrong. So was Amon-Ra St. Brown for that matter. Burks is an Arkansas native whose hobby is hunting wild hogs by hand. 1 receiver with some similarities to a linebacker-sized version of Deebo Samuel., Buckeyes star would welcome shot in Cleveland:Ohio State's Garrett Wilson would like to play with Browns QB Baker Mayfield: 'My guy'. @Titans GM Jon Robinson has a safer idea pic.twitter.com/YgliKRgGZ0. We all have our different, distinct, versatile attributes that set us apart from each other, London said Wednesday as both players made media appearances at the NFL Scouting Combine. For the first time since being taken at No. He's been hunting hogs since he was 9. "You have to go out there with dogs, and dogs go out and find them. "Been doing it all my life," he said Wednesday [] Titans Radios Rhett Bryan joined the Titan Up Podcast this week to explain why Burks makes so much sense for the Titans, who hold the 26th overall pick in this years draft. No other receiver boasts his dimensions north of 6-foot . It puts you in the state of the mind that youre basically playing against a pro every Saturday.. Adding a big-play WR would help ]. You might miss it even if youre looking for it. This is where he learned how to wrestle cattle. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Each year leading up to the NFL Draft there are always a few unforgettable prospects. Asks if there is a boar season, or just whenever , . Were talking about the fact that Treylon Burks loves to hunt hogs. Please check your email for a confirmation. Just ask Alabama's secondary. Burks speed not an issue pic.twitter.com/Zf3kJqzJMZ. I put the team before myself. Yahoo! I can play outside receiver, inside receiver and running back, Burks said. Burks would play Wildcat quarterback, receiver, rush end and safety. Treylon Burks, Tennessee Titans - 19% rostered The 18th overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft, Burks was starting to emerge as the top pass catcher on the Titans before being sidelined by a turf . PITTMAN STRUGGLED TO come up with the proper way to describe Burks: smart, articulate, someone who cares about his teammates. The Arkansas Razorback finished the 2021 season with 66 catches for 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. You have to game plan before you even go out there. That sets me apart from everybody else.. INDIANAPOLIS Toughness and loyalty are desirable, and often rare, traits in a receiver. Arkansas wide receiver and potential Titans draft target Treylon Burks happens to check a couple of those boxes. Burks is most certainly in play to be the top wide receiver in the 2022 NFL Draft. Sometimes the hogs get away, but when they don't, he tries to knife them right behind the front arm, the front shoulder to reach the heart. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Background: 6-foot-2, 225-pound wideout. I wear gloves, but you have to put vests and everything on the dogs to prepare them so they dont get hurt., Treylon Burks might be the most Campbell-like prospect. INDIANAPOLIS If the Browns were to draft University of Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks, he could put his own twist on their dawg check slogan. The problem? Top FB Transfers; Latest FB Transfers; By Position FB Transfers; NCAA FB Once I got to Arkansas, I just kept on playing that same role. As with most rookies, fantasy stardom doesn't come right away. London is a California kid and car nut who dreams of buying a 1961 bubble top Chevy Impala with his future NFL earnings. Yahoos Eric Adhanom put it best by saying. And he wasn't using his chest to cradle the ball, either. While this might not sound surprising coming from somebody who grew up in rural Warren, AR, it wasnt the hunting that made headlines. Matched up with the corner and just knowing Im trying to overpower him with my physicality and speed.. The Green Bay Packers fan site pulled a great quote from Burks remarks at the Combine: You have to game plan before you go out there. A LOOK AHEAD: USC WR Drake London: Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown 'a big brother' to me. I can play outside receiver, inside receiver, running back. NFL Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams NFL Draft NFL FPI More But what wasn't known until recently was just how close to home he considered staying. Treylon Burks (born March 23, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). pic.twitter.com/fxefXIKAdy, Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) April 29, 2022, Not a typical answer when Treylon Burks was asked what people find interesting about him:"That Im country, and how much I like to hunt and fish. enjoys hunting deer, hogs and ducks hunts wild hogs with his dogs and a knife also enjoys hunting with a bow and arrow, John Glennon (@glennonsports) April 29, 2022, Burks says he hasn't spoken with Ryan Tannehill yet, Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) April 29, 2022, Treylon Burks explains why hes a fit with the #Titans culture. Warren High has a reputation for producing an unusually high number of FBS prospects for a place so small (population 5,500). St. Brown was known more for his blocking than anything else coming out of USC, which is why he fell to the final day of the draft. Burks wouldnt predict his 40 time, but a good number could change this debate. Bielema agreed and eventually, the secret got out and every SEC program heard about the dynamic receiver in Warren. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks shares how being a waterboy motivated him. "Cows, horses, chickens, hogs, donkeys," he added. During the week-long event hosted by the NFL at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, reporters have unearthed some information that makes the 21-year-old Warren, Ark. Pittman said Burks is one of those players who always catches up to his target and, in turn, never allows himself to get caught. The only thing holding him back from the recruitment process was an unofficial policy then-head coach Bret Bielema had about offering in-state players too young. 7 by the Giants and Burks at No. To have that size, power and athleticism at that age was impressive. But he wasn't a stats guy, Hembree said. With his vision and acceleration, Burks has the skills to turn quick-hitters into big plays, breaking tackles with his balance, body strength and competitive toughness (led the SEC with 22 plays of 20-plus yards in 2021), Brugler wrote. If they were up by two or three scores, Burks would take it upon himself to put his backup in the game. The injury to his left ankle or foot at Lucas Oil Stadium happened . Fast-forward a few months and Lunney was able to get his hands on tape from Burks' freshman season on the Warren football team. Brugler has Burks going 13th to the Browns and London 22nd by the Raiders. Burks takes pride in physical run blocking, too, noting Arkansas coach Sam Pittman has an offensive line background and tries to instill it into his players. Maybe it will be on a lake and he can fish right in his own backyard. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The dogs go out and find them, and we come up behind them and tackle them, said Burks, who has a tattoo of his first hunting dog on his left arm. Heres a look at what all three had to say. Going out there, I'm in their habitat.". Burks has tackled too many hogs to count. And he should impressive numbers in the 40-yard dash and other testing events at the combine. Barry Lunney, who coached the Razorbacks tight ends at the time, had come to Warren during the spring evaluation period to see if Hembree had any up-and-coming prospects. That sets me apart from everybody else.. End and safety 's humble. `` had to say was impressive about! 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