Try a week on us. But in Warren, everyone pays attention, and it was no secret that Burks was growing into a special athlete. Dane Brugler, draft analyst for The Athletic, ranks Burks as the second-best receiver in this class, trailing only Ohio State's Garrett Wilson. 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. I just did what was best for the team.". This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: NFL combine: Arkansas WR Treylon Burks hunts hogs, dominates DBs, Ben Johnson has plan to improve Lions offense. Once, he hit a foul ball so hard he bent his metal bat. A big, physical, thickly built receiver who does he remind you of? (Brian Rothmuller / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Here are some of the headlines from around the country once they found out that Treylon isnt just awesome on the field, but off the field as well. 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. "They'd never heard of it. 0:06; Treylon Burks makes catch for 14-yard TD. Burks is most certainly in play to be the top wide receiver in the 2022 NFL Draft. In three seasons at Arkansas, he had 146 catches for 2,399 yards, including a 1,104-yard season last year. 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. "I was just doing a job," he said. Arkansas Treylon Burke Has Huge Hands, Hunts With Knife, Might Be WR1. Youve got the Ohio State guys (Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave and even Jameson Williams, even though Williams ended his career at Alabama). Treylon Burks is my highest rated pass catcher in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 2022 NFL Draft is set for April 28-30 in Las Vegas. 66 catches for 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2021. And luckily for them, this draft is rich at the top with guys like that. The limitation has meant Burks was yet to score his first NFL touchdown. #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. The Browns need help in their receiving corps, and Burks is a candidate to become their first-round pick (No. Burks, who hails from Warren, Arkansas, said he grew up fishing and hunting hogs and deer. "It was like Groundhog Day," he said. With Drake London, you get a more polished route runner at this time, a guy who is asked to run more routes at SC, Jeremiah said. Just ask Alabama's secondary. The Athletics Dane Brugler ranks Burks and London the second- and third-best receiving prospects in this draft, respectively. The Bengals drafted Chase fifth overall last year out of Louisiana State University. INDIANAPOLIS There's a case to be made that Arkansas' Treylon Burks might be the best wide receiver prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. That was the first glimpse into a mindset unusual for a prospect on the verge of being selected in the first round of this month's NFL 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. Burks was Warren's version of Bo Jackson -- at least in terms of his size and power, explained his high school baseball coach, Michael Milum. Titans have shown significant interest in upgrading their WR room through the draft by meeting w/ Treylon Burks (twice), Chris Olave, Skyy Moore, Jahan Dotson and John Metchie (tied for most WR visits) AND added Robert Woods via trade.Also double-up with TE Trey McBride. "And then you have to make sure that you, just like how I wear gloves, but you have to put a vest and everything on the dogs, just to prepare them so they wont get hurt.". Treylon Burks is the best hog-hunter in the 2022 draft, and maybe the best wide receiver. Hog Calls: Burks doing it all for Hogs By: Nate Allen. 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. The mystery school had a name -- Ouachita Baptist -- but Hembree didn't want to speak out of turn. Stay on current site or go to US version. Before succumbing to injury, Burks tallied 10 receptions for 129 scoreless yards. "I would say I'm not scared of wild game like some people are," he said. https://t.co/ovFTIKUcpc. 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. He played college football at Arkansas and was drafted by the Titans in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft . At his heart, Burks is a country boy who likes to spend his time fishing and hunting wild boar with family and friends. As . During his media availability, Burks really raised some eyebrows by telling stories about how he would hunt feral hogs in his youth. Arkansas football player Treylon Burkes has been extremely busy showcasing his football knowledge, skills and personality during the 2022 NFL Combine this week. You have to go out there with dogs, and dogs go out and find them. I dont care that he ran a 4.5 forty at the combine; he ran away from dudes in the SEC, said Bryan. There were times I was thinking about it. The Green Bay Packers Fan Site pulled up a great quote From Burkes comment at Combine: You have to have a game plan before you go there. During pregame warmups around that time, Hembree was distracted by the water boy. Maybe it will be on a lake and he can fish right in his own backyard. Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft projects Burks to be taken with the 28th pick by the Green Bay Packers. Grinning through bloody teeth, Burks showed Milum the ball in his glove and said, "I'm good.". LISTEN TO ENOUGH Treylon Burks stories and it's hard to avoid similarities to another prep star who grew up in the South as a multisport athlete. Treylon Burks gets open facing Nate Hobbs in the red zone. 0:06; Treylon Burks makes catch for 14-yard TD. ", Although he plays a position synonymous with larger-than-life personalities, Burks is devoid of flash. A new home for Michael Thomas? They'll come find me. I cant really say who is the best. 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. He warned him, "We're not going to throw you the football.". I can play outside receiver, inside receiver, running back. He also has a type. But if youre not yet convinced that Burke is that guy, ask yourself this: How many other receivers do all these things and can go out and kill a hog? Our Sister-Site That Covers the Detroit Lions Think Burks would be the perfect player for second-year head coach Dan Campbell. Hog-hunting Arkansas WR Treylon Burksalready creating buzz at NFL scouting combine. 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. That's how Treylon Burks beat Mississippi State. "I bet he averaged 15-16 rebounds a game. His hobby certainly sets him apart. Robinson and Vrabel also touched on some topics that were brought up in the presser. 1, plus a sleeper to watch, Staff rankings for the 2022 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid, Kiper's updated Big Board for the 2022 NFL draft: Ranking the best prospects at every position, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. In fact, that was one of the things that first piqued Arkansas' interest. I give Drake London a little bit of an edge because of the route running, and hes a little more reliable with his hands.. He could fly around the basepaths and had a cannon for a right arm. That's just a mentality that I've always had.". Were talking about the fact that Treylon Burks loves to hunt hogs. Most kids that age struggled to catch a soft spiral, but Burks was nabbing booming, end-over-end kicks. So, of Ouachita Baptist and the path not taken, Burks sees it simply. He's eligible to come back on November 13 against the Broncos and I'm expecting that to happen. @TreylonBurks with @Titans HC Mike Vrabel and GM Jon Robinson. That sets me apart from everybody else.. Hembree remembers an opposing coach walking over, pointing to Burks and asking, "Who is that kid? Burks measured 6 feet, 2 inches and weighed 225 pounds at the combine, with 9-inch hands. Treylon Burks gets open facing Nate Hobbs in the red zone. TREYLON BURKS WAS interested in LSU and Clemson, but his heart and his family were never going to let him venture far from home in the tiny town of Warren, Arkansas. ", Burks understands how people would have reacted to a top four that included three recognizable Power 5 programs and Ouachita Baptist. I can play outside receiver, inside receiver, running back. 17 Georgia Friday night LSU. During the run-up to the NFL draft, Burks has had quite a few teams ask about his unusual hobby. Both will be first-round picks barring a major surprise, and they arrived in Indianapolis still trying to shake out in which order they will be selected. Bielema agreed and eventually, the secret got out and every SEC program heard about the dynamic receiver in Warren. "But if we shoot and miss, there was a good chance Treylon would get the rebound and put it back in. To have that size, power and athleticism at that age was impressive. However, his forty time did little to scare off the Titans considering the team has already met with Burks twice. He also covers golf for The Athletic. It was amazing to them.". The 6-foot-2-inch, 225-pounder brings a rare combination of size, speed and sure hands. If it's too small, they'll turn the hog loose. In baseball, he used a softball mitt because it was the only thing big enough that fit. Burks declared for the draft after a remarkable junior season in Fayetteville, AR. So was Amon-Ra St. Brown for that matter. 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. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks has had a solid rookie season, even if injuries have kept him limited. He is a legitimate field stretcher with perhaps the best mix of size and speed in this draft. "I think you can. When I see the ball in the air, Im going to go get it.. The problem? 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. He is adamant that when you hunt a boar, you don't use a gun. But the 2008 class, in particular, was loaded with four players who were all heading to Arkansas, including future NFL receiver Greg Childs. Once I got to Arkansas, I just kept on playing that same role. The 2022 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 28-30 in Las Vegas. INDIANAPOLIS Toughness and loyalty are desirable, and often rare, traits in a receiver. Burks is an Arkansas native whose hobby is hunting wild hogs by hand. Contact Dave Birkett at dbirkett@freepress.com. 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