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Treylon Burks may be the spark behind a shifting Commanders identity

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When he was coming out of Arkansas in 2022, the most common comparison associated with Treylon Burks was Deebo Samuel Sr.

Like the San Francisco 49ers' receiver, he had a body that could overpower smaller defensive backs. He offered the versatility to line up in the backfield as an occasional running back. However, there was a different comp that intrigued the fans of the team that ultimately drafted him, and it turned out to be one that did him no favors.

The Tennessee Titans traded A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles. When they chose Burks with the No.