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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 664304">Whether it's 4.4 or 4.5 for Burks, it's hard not to notice the striking similarity to DuJuan Harris.Both from Troy; both undrafted.Both short in stature (Burks 5'9, Harris 5'7") with similar height/weight ratios (Burks 208 lbs.,  Harris 197 lbs.)They have some similar and quite remarkable measurables for guys of this stature:Vertical:  Burks 37"; Harris 38 1/2"Broad:  Burks 10' 0"; Harris 10' 0"Bench:  Burks 25 reps; Harris 27 repsThe pro day 40 times and splits suggest Harris was a little faster.  The shuttle and cone suggest Burks is a little quicker.Draw your own conclusions, but Harris' name surely came up in scouting discussions.McCarthy had considerable affinity for Harris expressed in both word and deed, installing him as the #1 RB, then he blew his knee before that happened.If Burks in fact shows Harris-like potential, he'd be an odds-on favorite for the practice squad.</blockquote>

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