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Versatile TE Trey Burton sees an opportunity with Eagles

Coach Derek Lewis knew that Trey Burton could excel at tight end for Florida, but in 2010 he couldn't convince the freshman to trade six spots for one.

Burton shuffled from wide receiver to running back to fullback to slot receiver to stand-up tight end, and even started at quarterback against Florida State. Against Kentucky, Burton set a school record with six touchdowns, five on the ground and one in the air. As the only first-year starter that season, he led Florida with 12 touchdowns, more than a fourth of the team's season total.

Lewis, then the Gators' tight ends coach, didn't stand much of a chance.