Is DJ Burks starting?
DJ Burks is listed 3rd string at SS for Tennessee Volunteers.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Maryville, ranked #1,433 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 73 tackles, 2 INT, 5 PBU. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot and 93th-percentile production nationally — good for a 71 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #42
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Transfer
- App State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 73 | 2 | 5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8444
- National Rank
- #1433
- High School
- Maryville
- Hometown
- Maryville, TN
Why this rating?
On a 82-rated defense; 93th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.79 for competition level) put them +1 vs unit starters → 71.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at SS · Tennessee Volunteers
- 11581Edrees FarooqStarter
- 22372Dejuan Lane
- 34271DJ BurksYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.