Freshmen Faces: S Aubrey Burks

S Aubrey Burks
Height: 6'0" Weight: 180
Hometown: Auburndale, Florida
High school: Auburndale
Power Five Offers: Georgia Tech, Iowa State, Kansas State, Louisville, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Pitt, Purdue, Vanderbilt, Washington State.
Group of Five Offers: Appalachian State, Central Michigan, Charlotte, Cincinnati, East Carolina, Florida International, Georgia State, Kent State, Marshall, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Temple, UCF, USF, Western Kentucky.
Evaluation: Burks may not be one of the highest-rated recruits in West Virginia's 2021 class but I do believe he has a ton of upside. There's a lot to like about his game. He excels in pass coverage but can also be a factor in rushing the passer off the edge. He played down in the box a lot during his high school career which makes me think he could play the spear at WVU.
Playing time projection: There's a good chance that by the final month of the season, Burks could emerge as an important depth piece for the Mountaineers. He will be a multi-year starter but where he lines up remains in question.
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