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3 2022 NFL Draft prospects that can rise to the top at NFL Combine

By Brendan Danaher

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Treylon Burks #16 of the Arkansas Razorbacks makes a catch against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half of the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Treylon Burks #16 of the Arkansas Razorbacks makes a catch against the Texas A&M Aggies in the first half of the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /
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2022 NFL Draft: Treylon Burks #16 of the Arkansas Razorbacks catches a pass in the end zone in the second half that is call back on a penalty in front of Beanie Bishop #29 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Razorback Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hilltoppers defeated the Razorbacks 45-19. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

2022 NFL Draft Combine riser: Arkansas WR Treylon Burks

Treylon Burks is one of the most dynamic and physically fascinating wide receivers in this year’s draft.

Like Gardner, he is likely a surefire first-round pick, but he needs to use the Combine to elevate himself even further. Burks is in a deep receiver class and can use his performance at the Combine to set himself apart from the other talented receivers.

Burks’ physicality is one of his biggest advantages as a pass-catcher standing at 6’3: weighing 230 pounds yet still boasting top-notch straight line speed at that size, with hands so large that custom gloves are a necessity.

Burks has been compared to Tennessee Titans receiver AJ Brown and similarities have also been seen with Seattle Seahawks deep threat DK Metcalf.

Like Metcalf, Burks’ ability to run a complete route tree has been called into question. Burks needs to put his versatility on display in Indianapolis by running a series of not only a variety of routes but polished as well.

If Burks can show the scouts that he is not just a big-bodied deep threat with speed but also a complementary route runner, he can climb the receiver rankings.

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