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Deion Burks

WR

A 7th-round pick (254th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma; Purdue, Deion Burks has built an NFL career since. Now with IND, he's in his 1st NFL season. His burst stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position.

Size

5'9", 180#

College

Oklahoma; Purdue

Draft

Rd 7, 254th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
42.9

31th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 6 targets

Role×0.14-1.25
Hands×0.1-0.20
Volume×0.12-0.63
Total EPA×0.22-0.36
EPA/target×0.3-0.10
Yards/target×0.12-0.02

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed95▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst99▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size10▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands31▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat93▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability40▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share9▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share40▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency43▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume37▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026IND42.9421347

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Deion Burks has played in 4 regular-season games, all with IND.

He has rushed for 21 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 47 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2KC14 rush yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 4WAS1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 5PIT—34.6
Week 6TEN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD65.6

Deion Burks — common questions

What position does Deion Burks play?
Deion Burks is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Deion Burks played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Deion Burks has played for IND (2026).
Where did Deion Burks go to college?
Deion Burks played college football at Oklahoma; Purdue.
When was Deion Burks drafted?
Deion Burks was selected in round 7, 254th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Deion Burks scored?
Deion Burks has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Deion Burks's ScoutIndex Rating?
Deion Burks rated 42.9 for 2026, the 31st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2026