Official Site of the Packers · May 15, 2018
Fast learner Oren Burks expects to pick up Packers' defense rapidly
Versatility, coaching, upbringing have all contributed to third-round pick's football IQ
GREEN BAY – Oren Burks will have to keep his head in the playbook just like any other rookie, but don’t be surprised if the mental transition to the NFL game goes rather smoothly for him.
It’s not just his Vanderbilt education, which will definitely help. There are multiple factors beyond that.
For one, he played various positions for the Commodores, starting his college career as a safety before moving to a hybrid outside linebacker spot and then finally inside linebacker to conclude his career. He handled those mental gymnastics with relative ease.
