"It was like Groundhog Day," he said. sister-site that covers the Detroit Lions. INDIANAPOLIS There's a case to be made that Arkansas' Treylon Burks might be the best wide receiver prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. Kun napsautat Hyvksy kaikki, hyvksyt sen, ett Yahoo ja kumppanimme ksittelevt henkiltietojasi ja nyttvt evsteiden kaltaisten tekniikoiden avulla sinulle rtlity mainontaa ja sislt sek hydyntvt nit tekniikoita mainosten ja sislln mittaamisessa, kohderyhmtiedoissa ja tuotekehityksess. ", "Coach," Lunney said, "I'm just telling you, if you didn't know he's a freshman ". I mean, youre doing the whole deal. Hes already met with teams who have picks in the middle of the first round. First, the speed. Burks hurt plenty of opponents by stabbing them in the proverbial heart last season, when he caught a career-high 66 passes for 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns while playing an all-purpose role in Arkansas' revitalized offense. I may regret asking this, but how exactly does one take out a wild hog? His hobby certainly sets him apart. No other receiver boasts his dimensions north of 6-foot-2. Burks said at the NFL combine Wednesday. Burks didn't play video games or sit glued to the TV. As long as he stays healthy, Burks has the skills to grow into an NFL teams No. NASHVILLE - Decked out in cowboy boots, jeans and a dapper white sports coat, new Titans receiver Treylon Burks stepped off the team's private jet on Friday looking - and sounding - the part. The coach went viral himself in his first press conference by saying his Were going to bite a kneecap off because his players would be playing so hard. In fact, that was one of the things that first piqued Arkansas' interest. Burks started nine of his 11 games as a true freshman, catching 29 passes for a team-best 475 yards. Essentially. Each year leading up to the NFL Draft there are always a few unforgettable prospects. Tietoja laitteestasi ja Internet-yhteydest (esimerkiksi IP-osoitteesi), Selaaminen ja hakutoiminnot Yahoon verkkosivustojen ja -sovellusten kytn aikana. You have to game plan before you even go out there, he said. He goes out into the woods in search of wild boar with nothing but his dogs and a knife. But instead of feeding his ego with the typical promises of playing time, Lunney and Burks swapped photos of fish they'd caught. Here are some headlines from across the country when they learned that Treylon is awesome not only on the field, but off the field as well. Know exactly where theyre going to be. He's eligible to come back on November 13 against the Broncos and I'm expecting that to happen. The real question in this. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Treylon Burks (born March 23, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). "They'd never heard of it. Then another dog is sent in to hold the wild animal in place. To have that size, power and athleticism at that age was impressive. There are differentiators beyond the physical, though. In this series, Pete Hailey will preview 11 players whom the Commanders could select with the 11th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.. First up: Wide receiver Treylon Burks. Most kids that age struggled to catch a soft spiral, but Burks was nabbing booming, end-over-end kicks. Give the meat away.. Im picking up calves, flipping calves, branding them, he told MLive last year. he is already met with teams Who has the picks in the middle of the first round. However, his forty time did little to scare off the Titans considering the team has already met with Burks twice. Stay on current site or go to US version. Treylon Burks gets open facing Nate Hobbs in the red zone. But the 2008 class, in particular, was loaded with four players who were all heading to Arkansas, including future NFL receiver Greg Childs. Burks said he considers himself the best receiver in the draft, though he politely declined to boast about that standing Wednesday. The only time coaches convinced him to stay on the sideline was when he broke his hand and had a cast up to his elbow. Traylon Burke is the best hog-hunter in the 2022 draft, and probably the best wide receiver. "I basically played that in high school," Burks said. He has nine receptions of at least 48 yards during that time, tied for the most in the Power 5. Their whole philosophy was just get it to him.. We all have our different tools. #Titans Mike Vrabel said Treylon Burks made the most of his Top 30 visit with the team, the first visit at the combine wasnt the best: pic.twitter.com/0risc73FrD, Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) April 29, 2022, Treylon Burks on playing faster than his 4.55 timed speed. "You got special people that seem to just be faster than everybody else at that given time," he said. The problem? He lined up primarily out of the slot at Arkansas, but has the size at 6 feet 3 and 225 pounds to play outside. The 2022 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 28-30 in Las Vegas. Then he proved to be one of the biggest steals in the whole league. We know this, because they wont stop talking about it. He had no sense of the warning track. And he did it from all over the field, lining up inside and out. 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. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports), Nov 13, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Arkansas Football player and wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) runs the ball against LSU Tigers linebacker Mike Jones Jr. (19) in the second half at Tiger Stadium. He had range as a center fielder, too, covering foul pole to foul pole. Thankfully, the fence was chainlink and Burks didn't hit a pole set in concrete. A projected first-round pick, Burks is one of several receivers in a deep draft class that appears to fit the Lions' profile and need at the position. He knew who Childs and the other stars on the team were, but even at that age he wasn't in awe of them. 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. 22 years old.Played at Arkansas for three seasons. In Pee Wee football, he was so big and fast they came up with rules to limit his impact: He couldn't play quarterback or running back. In 12 games, Burks hauled in 66 catches for 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns. 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. Jos haluat listietoa ja haluat hallita valintojasi, napsauta Hallitse asetuksia. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. The injury to his left ankle or foot at Lucas Oil Stadium happened . And he should impressive numbers in the 40-yard dash and other testing events at the combine. 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. All of which should very much appeal to the Lions, who hold picks at Nos. Ryan Tannehill has yet to reach out to Treylon Burks, Burks makes Titans history, but get ready to feel old, See it: Treylon Burks in Madden NFL video game, What pre-draft scouting reports said about Burks, Updated list of Titans picks after trades, Brown reveals Titans offer, says it was too low, Watch: Vrabel looked frustrated after Brown trade, Byard, Simmons not happy with Brown trade, Watch:Brown, Hurts celebrate trade over FaceTime, Burks reacts to being drafted, Brown trade, Sign up for the Titans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He overcome a torn anterior cruciate ligament as a high school senior and went on to compile 146 catches for 2,399 yards and 18 touchdowns in three seasons at Arkansas. The Browns just watched the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals benefit from a tremendous rookie season by Ja'Marr Chase, who helped them reachSuper Bowl LVI. ", "Using a gun takes the fun out of it," he added. I would say just being out there on an island, one-on-one, Burks said, when asked for his biggest strength. (Then you have to stick a knife) right behind the front arm, front shoulder.. INDIANAPOLIS -- Somewhere between Fort Worth and Waco is a Texas town called Morgan. I don't want to assume anything with Burks. If they wanted to get him the ball on offense, they had to throw it to him beyond the line of scrimmage. Burks was flanked by general manager Jon Robinson and head coach Mike Vrabel and touched on a number of topics, including how hes a culture fit with Tennessee, his experience with boar hunting, and much more. Burks, in fact, has several pairs, including . Arkansas Treylon Burks has giant hands, hunts hogs with knives, could be WR1. I just go out there and play ball for the organization that I'm a part of.. Burks was grateful for that 2nd opportunity and the #Titans liked how he recognized that it didn't go well but wanted another shot . Burks had eight catches for 179 yards against Alabama last season. He had to squeeze into size 4XL receiver gloves, going through a new pair every other week in high school. "I really dont think about it," he said. Woods welcomed him, said he's looking forward to working with him. Arkasnas WR Treylon Burks might have the most intriguing hobby in the 2022 NFL Draft class. He's already met with teams who have picks in the middle of the first round. 0:37; Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: Full Highlights. I have to go in to whatever team that I'm in and put the work in just like he did, master the skills that he needed to uplift and the sky's the limit., Monitoring the QB situation in Cleveland:Browns GM Andrew Berry still 'fully' expects Baker Mayfield to be team's starter in 2022. You have to go out there with dogs, and dogs go out and find them, and then we come up behind them and tackle them take them down, Burks explained. He is a legitimate field stretcher with perhaps the best mix of size and speed in this draft. Every Saturday that you play, you are competing against the best. Voit muuttaa valintojasi milloin tahansa siirtymll yksityisyydenhallinta-asetuksiisi. And if Burks isn't a Dan Campbell type, I don't know who is. They are traveling together, NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said. To make things even more interesting, he uses only three tools to hunt wild boars: gloves, a knife, and his hunting dog. Growing up in Warren, Ark., Burks was raised fishing and hunting deer and wild hogs. During the week-long event hosted by the NFL at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, reporters have uncovered some of the information that makes the 21-year-old Warren, Ark. Burks set Arkansas single-season record for 100-yard games (6) and was unanimously selected as an All-SEC first-teamer. A big, physical, thickly built receiver who does he remind you of? INDIANAPOLIS In this NFL Draft class packed with wide receivers, the players come broken down into packages. Burks said at the NFL combine Wednesday. Honestly, I just want them to know I'm a team player, Burks said. Among his targets were wild hogs. Hog-hunting Arkansas WR Treylon Burksalready creating buzz at NFL scouting combine. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports). Play "Arkansas' Treylon Burke Has Huge Hands, Hunts With Knife, Might Be WR1" Yahoo's Eric Adhanom put it best . Treylon Burks, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound speed demon out of Arkansas, is one of the best of 'em here. Arkansas football player Treylon Burkes has been extremely busy showcasing his football knowledge, skills and personality during the 2022 NFL Combine this week. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? He also has a type. ", Burks understands how people would have reacted to a top four that included three recognizable Power 5 programs and Ouachita Baptist. I just did what was best for the team.". He also demonstrated his versatility by rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries (8.0 YPC). Im literally wrestling 400-pound calves.. 32 and 34. 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 is adamant that when you hunt a boar, you don't use a gun. ", "Oh yes, sir," he responded at the mention of OBU. NFL Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams NFL Draft NFL FPI More "I told them from Day 1 I'm . "Some people probably consider me crazy," Burks said, "but that's just how I am.". This is where he learned how to wrestle cattle. If they were up by two or three scores, Burks would take it upon himself to put his backup in the game. native. It's inconceivable that a top-100 player would give a school from the Great American Conference the time of day. His basketball coach, Corey Muldrew, called Burks a "man amongst boys." Arkansas football player Treylon Burks has been extremely busy this week showcasing his football knowledge, skills and personality during the 2022 NFL Combine. Treylon Burks owns up to his conditioning with Titans E. Wayne July 28, 2022 11:47 am CT Treylon Burks' first practice at Tennessee Titans training camp this week went a long way toward. 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, who never got serious about basketball, planned to play both football and baseball when he got to Arkansas, but he tore his ACL as a senior and decided to focus solely on football. Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft projects Burks to be taken with the 28th pick by the Green Bay Packers. He also covers golf for The Athletic. The rationale was if you take a flier on someone out of state and pull back later there would be little consequence. He just had God-given ability.". He averaged 5.8 yards on 38 rushes too. London is 6-5, 212 out of Southern California. The 22-year-old showed flashes of great potential this season, giving the Titans hope that he can fill the void left by the departure of A.J. While Burks wants to follow in the recent footsteps of SEC pass-catching products like Deebo Samuel and JaMarr Chase and A.J. Once, as a junior, he scored five touchdowns four ways in a game: twice rushing as a Wildcat quarterback, one punt return, one interception return and one bubble screen he caught as a receiver and ran 61 yards to the house. Burks is 6-foot-3, 225 pounds while Samuel is 6-foot, 215. 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. So was Amon-Ra St. Brown for that matter. 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