Titans Draft Central

Burks was a four-star recruit who chose his home state Arkansas over Clemson, Florida State, Michigan and many other schools. He showed toughness during his days at Warren High School, playing with a cast on his right hand as a sophomore but still managing to catch 11 passes for 285 yards and three scores with one hand after one of the team's other receivers was injured. That talent showed through as a true freshman with the Razorbacks in 2019, as he led the team with 475 receiving yards (29 catches, 16.4 per rec.) and returned kicks (10-226-22.6 kickoffs; 12-130-10.8 punts). SEC coaches named him second-team all-conference in 2020 as he again paced his squad in receiving (51-820-16.1, seven TDs). Burks finished his career as a first-team All-SEC selection in 2021 (66-1,104-16.7, 11 TDs in 12 starts), setting a school record with six 100-yard receiving efforts. He opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. -- by Chad Reuter

McCreary was a first-team all-state defender at Williamson High School in Mobile before joining the Tigers. After one year as a reserve (five tackles in seven games), he led his home-state school with 11 pass breakups in 13 games (also 36 tackles, one interception, one start). McCreary started 10 games in 2020, pacing the defense with three interceptions and making 45 stops, seven for loss and six pass breakups. He missed the team's bowl game for undisclosed reasons. McCreary saved his best for last, garnering first-team Associated Press All-American and All-SEC accolades in 2021. He led the SEC with 14 pass breakups, led Auburn with two interceptions and made a career-high 49 tackles (two for loss with one sack) in 12 starts. McCreary opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. His uncle, Angelo James, played at Sacramento State and for three games in 1987 as a replacement player for the Philadelphia Eagles. -- by Chad Reuter

Petit-Frere (pronounced puh-TEE frare) was a top-15 overall prospect coming out of Berkeley Prep in Tampa. He redshirted his first year in Columbus to add weight to his then-275-pound frame. In 2019, he played in all 14 games as a reserve for the Buckeyes. Playing at closer to 315 pounds in 2020, he was voted second-team All-Big Ten Conference for his play in seven starts at right tackle (missing one game due to a positive COVID-19 test). He moved to the left tackle spot for 11 starts in 2021, garnering second-team Associated Press All-American and first-team All-Big Ten Conference honors. Petit-Frere opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. -- by Chad Reuter

Willis transferred from Auburn to Liberty after the 2018 season when Auburn coaches decided he would not be the starter. The NCAA denied his waiver request to play immediately, so he redshirted with the Flames in 2019. He took his team to new heights in 2020, leading Liberty to a 9-1 record in his 10 starts with his arm (170-of-265, 64.2%, 2,250, 20 TDs, six INTs) and his legs, as he led all FBS quarterbacks with 944 rushing yards (141 carries, 6.7 yards per carry) and tied for seventh among all FBS players with 14 rushing touchdowns. He tested positive for COVID-19 in December but did not miss any games as the Flames' regular-season game against Coastal Carolina was canceled (they beat Coastal in the Mortgage Cure Bowl). They took a step back in 2021 (going 8-5) though Willis made plays through the air (207-of-339, 61.1%, 2,857 yards, 27 TDs, 12 INTs) and led the squad in rushing (197-878-4.5, 13 TDs). He was named the LendingTree Bowl MVP after leading Liberty to a win over Eastern Michigan (13-of-24, 231 yards, 3 TDs; 8-58, 2 TDs rushing). Willis played two seasons for the Tigers, playing in seven games in 2017 (6-of-7, 45 yards, one TD; 16-221-13.8, one TD rushing) and nine contests the following year (5-of-7, 24 yards passing; 12-88-7.3, one TD rushing). Willis was the Georgia Class 7A Offensive Player of the Year at Roswell High School, leading his team to the state title game his senior year. His uncle, James Anderson, played LB at Virginia Tech and for 10 seasons in the NFL. -- by Chad Reuter

Haskins was named the Missouri Class 6A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior at Eureka Senior High School in St. Louis. He redshirted in 2018, playing in three games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker. Big Ten coaches voted Haskins honorable mention all-conference in 2019, and he was also the team's Most Improved Player on offense (121-622-5.1, four TDs rushing; 6-40-6.7 receiving in 13 games). He led the Wolverines with 375 rushing yards (61 carries, 6.1 per) and six scores in 2020, starting twice in six appearances. Michigan coaches gave him 270 carries in 2021, and he took advantage by covering 1,327 yards (4.9 per) and tying for fourth in the FBS with 20 rushing touchdowns in 14 starts. The third-team Associated Press All-American, first-team All-Big Ten selection and UM Offensive Player of the Year also caught 18 passes for 131 yards (7.3 per). -- by Chad Reuter

Chigoziem Okonkwo (pronounced chig-zem OH-konk-woe) was a top-10 tight end recruit nationally from Hillgrove High School in Georgia. He started four of 12 games played as a true freshman in College Park (5-61-12.2, one TD) and three of 12 appearances in 2019 (19-201-10.6, two TDs). Okonkwo missed the 2020 season, however, after being diagnosed with myocarditis (an inflammation of the heart muscle). He returned in 2021, garnering honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference honors by setting career highs with 52 receptions, 447 receiving yards (8.6 per rec.) and five touchdowns in 13 starts. -- by Chad Reuter

A four-star recruit and top 250 prospect nationally, Philips chose to drive up Highway 5 to play for the Bruins as head coach Chip Kelly's first recruit. He played in the team's first four games of 2018 (6-31-5.2) before sitting to preserve his redshirt. Philips set a UCLA freshman record with 60 receptions the following year, also leading the team with 681 receiving yards (11.4 per rec.) and five scores in 12 games with eight starts. He started six of seven games played in 2020 (team-high 38 receptions, 370 yards, 9.7 per catch, two TDs; 4-40-10.0 rushing) and then broke out in 2021 with a first-team All-Pac-12 Conference campaign. He topped the squad for the third straight year with 59 catches for 739 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games (nine starts). Philips also returned punts all four years he was in Westwood (25-496-19.8, two TDs). -- by Chad Reuter

Jackson grew up in Nashville, earning region MVP honors as a senior at Overton High School. The three-star recruit played in 11 games as a reserve and on special teams as a true freshman (eight tackles) and then earned one start in 11 appearances in 2018 (20 tackles, two pass breakups). Jackson started five times at safety in 2019 (53 tackles, one interception, two pass breakups in 12 games), then moved to the Star position for 2020 (31 tackles, one interception, two pass breakups in 10 games, six starts). He became a full-time starter in 2021, receiving second-team All-SEC notice after leading the Volunteers with 12 pass breakups as well as posting 78 tackles, nine for loss and one interception in 12 contests. -- by Chad Reuter

Campbell stayed in his home state to play for Maryland after starring at Calvert Hall High School. He played in 11 games as a reserve in 2018 (10 tackles) and was quite productive the following season (54 tackles, 4.5 for loss, one interception, four pass break-ups), despite only starting twice in 10 appearances. Campbell garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2020, leading the team with 43 stops and 5.5 tackles for loss (with 1.5 sacks). He transferred to Ole Miss as a graduate student in 2021, eventually leading the team with 109 tackles, 12.5 for loss, with six sacks in 13 starts and tying for third in the country with three fumble recoveries. -- by Chad Reuter