"I told them from Day 1 I'm . Jos haluat listietoa ja haluat hallita valintojasi, napsauta Hallitse asetuksia. PITTMAN STRUGGLED TO come up with the proper way to describe Burks: smart, articulate, someone who cares about his teammates. Brown., Reaches 22.6 mph. "Quiet," Pittman said of Burks, "but can catch anything close to him. We know this, because they wont stop talking about it. PRO: The Titans selected Treylon Burks in the first round (18th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. That guy is a type. Its just who is going to set themselves apart and go out there and dominate, he said. Meet Treylon Burks and Drake London. "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.". #Titans' Treylon Burks: Has spoken with Robert Woods since the selection. native. "I bet he averaged 15-16 rebounds a game. Im literally wrestling 400-pound calves.. Treylon Burks is the best hog-hunter in the 2022 draft, and maybe the best wide receiver Treylon Burks is the best hog-hunter in the 2022 draft, and maybe the best wide receiver Evan. Yahoos Eric Adhanom put it best by saying. 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. For the first time since being taken at No. Arkansas wide receiver and potential Titans draft target Treylon Burks happens to check a couple of those boxes. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. If it's too small, they'll turn the hog loose. Baseball was his first love, starting at age 6, before he ever picked up a football or a basketball. "It was like Groundhog Day," he said. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Burks declared for the draft after a remarkable junior season in Fayetteville, AR. Still, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said he was struck by how mild-mannered and confident he is. 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. I have respect for them. And if Burks isnt a Dan Campbell type, I dont know who is. Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel told the media during Monday's press conference he wasn't sure how long Treylon Burks will be out and the team is still evaluating the rookie wide receiver.. Milum had a few coaches tell him they thought Burks had MLB potential. Treylon Burks, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound speed demon out of Arkansas, is one of the best of 'em here. Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. Burks started nine of his 11 games as a true freshman, catching 29 passes for a team-best 475 yards. 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. Background: 6-foot-2, 225-pound wideout. Arkasnas WR Treylon Burks might have the most intriguing hobby in the 2022 NFL Draft class. 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. He lined up primarily out of the slot at Arkansas, but has the size at 6 feet 3 and 225 pounds to play outside. Just ask Alabama's secondary. OK. That doesnt really answer the question. "I played everywhere in high school. @Titans GM Jon Robinson has a safer idea pic.twitter.com/YgliKRgGZ0. Burks said the Browns are among the many teams with which he has met during the combine. Lunney remembered one of the first things Hembree told him: This kid is different. Burks is 6-foot-3, 225 pounds while Samuel is 6-foot, 215. Our Sister-Site That Covers the Detroit Lions Think Burks would be the perfect player for second-year head coach Dan Campbell. Tietosuojakytnnstmme ja evstekytnnstmme voit lukea listietoa siit, miten kytmme tietojasi. 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. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. "He's tough as a bull," Hembree told Lunney, "and he'd rather be in the woods than anywhere else.". 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. 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. But if it's big enough to feed them and others, it's time to go in. 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. Because the man grew up in South. That just sets me apart from everybody else., Cleveland Browns takeaways:David Njoku is clearly a candidate to be tagged. There were times I was thinking about it. "You could have said that when you watched him play basketball. "Having a knife, it's more of a thrill that you're getting up on a wild boar that could kill you. And if Burks isn't a Dan Campbell type, I don't know who is. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports). He also was the punter. He could fly around the basepaths and had a cannon for a right arm. In three seasons at Arkansas, he had 146 catches for 2,399 yards, including a 1,104-yard season last year. Burks speed not an issue pic.twitter.com/Zf3kJqzJMZ. He has a tattoo of his first dog on his left arm, and he said he has tackled more hogs in his life than he count. The limitation has meant Burks was yet to score his first NFL touchdown. "You have to go out there with dogs, and dogs go out and find them. 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. London is a California kid and car nut who dreams of buying a 1961 bubble top Chevy Impala with his future NFL earnings. As . Contact Dave Birkett at dbirkett@freepress.com. Early life and high school career [ edit] First, the speed. At his heart, Burks is a country boy who likes to spend his time fishing and hunting wild boar with family and friends. "Some people probably consider me crazy," Burks said, "but that's just how I am.". I feel like being in the SEC has prepared me a lot because of the physicality of the game, Burks said. 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. They'll come find me. Treylon Burks has some of the best hands of any receiver in this years NFL Draft, and hes developed them in the most unique ways. Guys like Penei Sewell, who was just plain mean at Oregon. Pittman said Burks is one of those players who always catches up to his target and, in turn, never allows himself to get caught. Burks said he believes his playing style differentiates him from the rest of this year's receiver class. A LOOK AHEAD: USC WR Drake London: Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown 'a big brother' to me. Warren High has a reputation for producing an unusually high number of FBS prospects for a place so small (population 5,500). 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. Give the meat away.. Going out there, I'm in their habitat.". Population: Roughly 490 people. 25 by the Bills. Follow Josh on Twitter @JoshTheAthletic, USC wide receiver Drake London is known for polished route running and solid hands. Since 2020, Burks ranks third nationally in yards after catch (996). @TreylonBurks with @Titans HC Mike Vrabel and GM Jon Robinson. As a junior last season, he caught 66 passes for 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns to go along with 15 carries for 112 yards (8 average) and a touchdown. Treylon Burks has left his mark as "absolutely the best receiver in Arkansas Razorback history," former Hogs quarterback Quinn Grovey said on the Razorback Daily podcast. He just had God-given ability.". And he weaponizes that combination to overwhelm one-on-one coverages -- exactly what the Lions say they need, especially in the red zone. The receiver the Titans are looking [to] give them a boost in the second half of the season is Treylon Burks, the team's first-round draft pick. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. As he took the coaches and scouts through the process, he could see their eyes light up. Treylon Burks gets open facing Nate Hobbs in the red zone. He was catching them with nothing but his hands. Woods welcomed him, said he's looking forward to working with him. Burks had eight catches for 179 yards against Alabama last season. He warned him, "We're not going to throw you the football.". 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. You have to put vests on the dogs to make sure they dont get hurt. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. "Like bears, I'm not scared of them. And he should impressive numbers in the 40-yard dash and other testing events at the combine. . Lunney played Burks' tape and made his pitch: Be the first Power 5 to offer a scholarship and enjoy the upper-hand when other schools play catch-up. They're powerful and their tusks are there for a reason. He was only the second freshman to ever start for Hembree, and he did it all. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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 He was a willing blocker in an Arkansas offense that relied heavily on the running game. Arkansas wide receiver and potential Titans draft target Treylon Burks happens to check a couple of those boxes. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I cant really say who is the best. Hembree watched as Burks shagged balls for the kickers and punters. ", "Oh yes, sir," he responded at the mention of OBU. I don't want to assume anything with Burks. I cant really pinpoint that right now., (Top photo of Treylon Burks: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images). A pass is just like getting a rebound to me, he said. So was Amon-Ra St. Brown for that matter. Milum ran out to check on Burks, who spit out a wad of something bright red as the fence sagged back into place. 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. Every Saturday that you play, you are competing against the best. Frankly, Lunney said, "He was easy to pick out.". As fast as he is, well, not fast. NFL draft 2022 - Meet Treylon Burks, wild boar hunter and first-round prospect Skip to main content Skip to navigation Presented By > ESPN Search You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. ", "Coach," Lunney said, "I'm just telling you, if you didn't know he's a freshman ". However, his forty time did little to scare off the Titans considering the team has already met with Burks twice. INDIANAPOLIS There's a case to be made that Arkansas' Treylon Burks might be the best wide receiver prospect in the 2022 NFL draft. Like a lot of players he recruits, Lunney traded direct messages on social media with Burks regularly. He averaged 5.8 yards on 38 rushes too. He often wondered what might have been if Burks committed solely to baseball. BUCKING BRONCO: Western Michigan football WR Skyy Moore ready to fly in 40-yard dash, "You have to game plan before you even go out there, so it takes time to game plan, know exactly where theyre going to be," he said. Depends on how you attack it, Burks said. Here's Treylon Burks on the manufactured touched he got at Arkansas and some of his route adjustments he was required to make. Jeremiahs latest mock draft has London being selected at No. (Brian Rothmuller / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Each year leading up to the NFL Draft there are always a few unforgettable prospects. The injury to his left ankle or foot at Lucas Oil Stadium happened . "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.. Burks said at the NFL combine Wednesday. You have to game plan before you even go out there, he said. "He just starts tracking it and catches it on the run and about a half a step after he catches it, the fence catches him," Milum said. The dogs find them, Burks said on Wednesday at the combine, and we come up behind them and tackle them and take them out.. 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