Treylon Burks

BIOGRAPHY

Introduction

This biographical profile presents the journey, achievements, and milestones of Treylon Burks; a preeminent American athlete on the National Football League (NFL) gridiron. Born on the 23rd of March, 2000, in Flint, Michigan, today he holds a commanding position as a professional wide receiver for the esteemed Tennessee Titans.

Early Life and Education

The 2000s found Burks growing up and maturing in Warren, Arkansas. During his high school days at Warren High School, he displayed exceptional talent for football, amassing an impressive 151 receptions for 3,403 yards and securing 43 touchdowns during the course of his football career. Unfortunately, an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear forced him onto the sidelines for the majority of his concluding senior year in 2018. Burks’s undeniable aptitude for the game led him to being recruited by the University of Arkansas on July 30th, 2018. As the 103rd top-rated prospect and a four-star recruit in the nation, he was a much-anticipated addition to the Razorbacks. Outside the realm of Football, Burks also actively participated in basketball and baseball for his high school.

College Career

Stepping onto the college field as a true freshman in 2019, Burks started in nine out of the total eleven games, achieving 29 receptions for 475 yards. His breakout year as a spectacular return specialist earned him a spot in the SEC All-Freshman team and the prestige of being named as the 2nd Team All-SEC by the Coaches. By 2020, Burks had already risen to be Arkansas’ number one receiver during his sophomore year, clinching 51 receptions for 820 yards, along with 7 touchdowns within the confines of eight games as a starter. These feats led to his selection as a 2nd Team All-SEC member by the AP and the Coaches.

In his junior year of 2021, Burks outdid himself, starting in every game (twelve in total). He concluded the season with 66 receptions for 1,104 yards and set a record with 11 touchdowns. By accomplishing over 1,000 yards of reception within a single season, Burks became only the fourth such player in program history. His also demonstrated his agility with 14 carries of 112 yards and a rushing touchdown. The junior year saw Burks attaining recognition as a 1st Team All-SEC player by the AP and Coaches. Even though Arkansas was invited to face Penn State in the 2022 Outback Bowl in Tampa on New Year’s Day, Burks opted out, deciding to bypass both the Outback Bowl and his final college season to draft into the 2022 NFL.

Professional Career

Treylon Burks was picked 18th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2022 NFL Draft. He moved to the Titans ship following a reshuffle where A. J. Brown was traded by Tennessee to the Philadelphia Eagles, additionally getting a third-round pick in 2023. Burks’s rookie season had a few hiccups with a turf toe injury in Week 4, placing him on injured reserve until October. He was back on the field by November 12th of 2022.

A noteworthy mark on his professional trajectory was made in Week 11, when he secured seven receptions for 111 yards, aiding the Titans to secure a 27-17 victory against the Green Bay Packers. Burks’s first NFL touchdown manifest against the Cincinnati Bengals following an unusual fumble recovery in the end zone resulting in a 20-16 loss during Week 12. His introduction to professional touchdown receptions transpired during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles; a 25-yard reception in a 35-10 loss. His NFL-rookie year saw Burks participating in 11 games with accomplished 33 receptions for 444 yards and one touchdown reception.

Unfortunately, Burks’s second season was marred by an injury. In a practice session with the Minnesota Vikings, he landed awkwardly following a deep pass, resulting in an LCL sprain. This unfortunate incident forced him to miss a week 4 game against the Bengals and the subsequent week 5 match against the Colts.

Personal Life

Despite his aggressive and energetic aura on the field, Burks nurtures a love for hunting during the offseason, specifically hogs. He also remains a model athlete in managing his asthma, which has never played spoiler during a game. Thus the journey of Treylon Burks, from a young boy growing up in Arkansas to an NFL sensation, is a story of determination, passion, and resilience.