Deion Burks WR Oklahoma | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Deion Burks WR Oklahoma
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (76%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Multi-Role Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/29/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (76%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 67.5 | |
| Hands: |
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53% |
| Short Receiving: |
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71% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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78% |
| Deep Threat: |
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65% |
| Blocking: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#100
Position rank:
#12
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 1104 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Tyler Scott - Cincinnati |
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82% |
| Kayshon Boutte - LSU |
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74% |
| Reggie Roberson Jr. - SMU |
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73% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Deion Burks from Belleville High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Burks opted to join Purdue.In 2021 as a freshman Burks saw action in just 2 games for the Boilermakers as he made one reception for just 26 yards for an average of 26.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 118.8.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played 13 games and had 15 catches for 149 yards for an average of 9.9 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 60.3.
As a junior in 2023 he played 12 games and hauled in 47 catches for 629 yards for an average of 13.4 yards per catch, with 7 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 68.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has the strong hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
- Very good hands, accepts the ball fluidly on most throws and is ready to make a play afterward. Makes catches in traffic, even going up over taller defenders with vertical and toughness.
- Although Burks is more of a possession target than a field stretcher, he fiercely competitive demeanor and run-after-catch ability make him a major threat in the middle of the field.
- Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
- His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size.
- Burks accelerates quickly and possesses good straight-line speed. He shows solid ball-tracking skills and body control downfield, able to adjust to the off-target throw.
- Burks tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Burks doesn’t have the ability as a run blocker or the violent run-after-catch ability.
- Burks really isn’t a guy who will create a lot of separation.
- Doesn't have the size to consistently win on the outside, but can be productive working the middle of the field and as a return man.
How other scouting services rate Deion Burks (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
94.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.